First Nations peoples tenancy resources
Renting Right fact sheets
When you rent a place it is good to know your renting rights and responsibilities. Renting Right fact sheets cover common renting problems.
Your renting rights and responsibilities
Maintenance and repairs – this fact sheet is currently being updated, for information on the changes to tenancy legislation as of October 1st click this link
Steps to solve renting problems
Moving out – this fact sheet is currently being updated, for information on the changes to tenancy legislation as of October 1st click this link
Renting videos for First Nations tenants
The Tenants Qld renting videos for First Nations tenants explain Queensland renting laws and issues related to rent, repairs, entry, privacy, solving disputes and ending tenancies.
Please note: For our Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander viewers, please be advised that the following videos may contain the voices and images of deceased persons which may cause sadness or distress.
Find these videos here
It’s Your Right – Entry & privacy from Tenants Queensland on Vimeo.
It’s Your Right – Paying rent from Tenants Queensland on Vimeo.
It’s Your Right – Coverage and repairs from Tenants Queensland on Vimeo.
If you live in First Nations people’s housing managed by an Indigenous Community Housing Organisation click here for information on government changes affecting Indigenous Community Housing Organisations (ICHOs).
Tenants renting in public or community managed housing can also see our Social Housing Fact Sheet on Appeals, Reviews and Complaints here.
Find out more about Tenants Queensland role is assisting and advocating on behalf of Queensland tenants here.
For tenancy fact sheets on common tenancy issues click here.
If you need to go to QCAT for a tenancy tribunal hearing click here for videos and information to assist you to understand the process if you need to go to the tribunal for a hearing to resolve your tenancy dispute.
