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Queensland rent increase rules: the 12-month limit and 2 months' notice
In Queensland the 12-month limit attaches to the property, not just your lease. It applies even if the last increase was with a different tenant, agent or owner. Check the earliest date and the size of a proposed increase.
This is an estimate. The calculator adds 2 calendar months to the notice date and 12 months to the last increase, and takes the later of the two. How days are counted, and the time a posted notice takes to arrive, can push the real date later. Confirm with the official body below.
The rules (Residential Tenancies Authority)
- 12 months minimum since the current rent became payable for the premises, even if the last increase was under a different agreement, tenant, agent or owner. Breaching this is an offence (maximum 20 penalty units).
- Notice: at least 2 months' written notice for general tenancies (4 weeks for rooming accommodation), stating the new amount, the start date and the date of the last increase.
- Fixed terms: an increase during a fixed term must be written into the agreement, with the amount or how it's worked out, and still needs separate written notice and the 12-month gap.
- New agreements: rent can be increased by signing a new agreement at the end of a fixed term, but only if it's been at least 12 months since the last increase.
- Proof: the date of the last increase must be in the tenancy agreement, and a tenant can ask for written proof, which must be given within 14 days.
- Excessive increases: a tenant can apply to QCAT, generally within 30 days of receiving the notice.
Other states: NSW ยท Victoria. Moving out instead? Our rental inspection checklist helps protect your bond.
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Last checked 16 Nov 2026. Rules and rates change; confirm on the official page before you rely on a figure.
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General information only, not financial, tax or legal advice. Check the official pages linked above, or ask a registered tax agent, before you rely on anything here. Last checked 16 Nov 2026.