A guide to Lease Agreements in the state of Queensland.
In Queensland, landlords or property owners are required to use a legal document known as the General Tenancy Agreement (Form 18a). This document outlines the legal rights and responsibilities of both the tenant and property manager/owner. It is important to have a written lease agreement regardless of whether or not the person renting is family or a friend, as it protects both parties.
A tenancy or lease agreement must include:
You must provide the lease agreement to your tenant or before the day of occupancy under the agreement. The tenant must then sign the document and return it within seven days.
You should also send a copy to the tenant within 14 days of receiving the original document.
You need a written lease agreement to avoid potential disputes that could arise between you and your tenant. Without such an agreement, there is no clear understanding of who is responsible for what regarding repairs, rent payments, pet rules and other important issues.
A written lease helps ensure that both parties are on the same page and have a legal document to refer to if any conflicts arise.
RentBetter allows you to set up Lease Agreements in a way that is both fast and efficient. Though the platform, you can quickly create legally binding leases for your tenants without the time-consuming paperwork and traditional methods.
You simply enter your tenant's details and information about the lease terms and click “Send” to send a. copy directly to your tenant.
If you’ve signed up for a Match, Manage & Maintain or Manage & Maintain account, both you and your tenant can also digitally sign your lease based on the recommended standard lease agreement in your state or territory.