If you own or manage a rental property in Brisbane — or you’re a tenant wondering about your rights — the answer is straightforward: rent can only be increased once every 12 months in Queensland. Increases every 6 months are no longer permitted from 6th June 2024.
The Short Answer: Once Every 12 Months Only
From 1 July 2023, Queensland rental laws limited the frequency of rent increases to once a year for all tenancies. From 6 June 2024, this limit was extended to apply to the property itself, rather than just the tenancy — so even when a new tenant moves in, the 12-month clock does not reset.
Prior to July 2023, increases every 6 months were permitted under some agreements. That rule no longer applies. Increasing rent within less than 12 months is now a legal offence, carrying a maximum fine of $3,220 which is 20 penalty points.
Notice Period, Rent Caps & Disputes
For a general tenancy, landlords must give at least two months’ written notice before a rent increase takes effect.
Important: New tenancy agreements must include the date of the last rent increase. Failing to do so carries a maximum penalty of approximately $6,676. Landlords must also provide written evidence of the last rent increase within 14 days if requested by a tenant.
Key Law Changes: 2024–2025
- Rent bidding is banned — landlords cannot solicit or accept offers above the advertised rent.
- The 12-month limit is tied to the property, not the tenancy.
- From 1 May 2025, landlords must give at least 48 hours’ entry notice, up from 24 hours.
How Centenary Approach Helps
Queensland’s rental laws continue to evolve, and staying compliant is essential for protecting your investment. At Centenary Approach, we specialise in residential property management across Brisbane’s western suburbs — including Darra, Oxley, Seventeen Mile Rocks, Wacol, Sumner, Sinnamon Park, Jamboree Heights, Jindalee, Richlands, Middle Park, Riverhills, and Mount Ommaney — conducting formal rent reviews every 12 months in full compliance with current legislation.
Contact us today for a free rent appraisal. We respond within 24 hours.
- Email: rentals@centenaryapproach.com.au
- Phone: 0418 819 098
