Legislation changes to limit rent increase frequency to once a year will come into effect in Queensland from 1 July 2023. The annual limit on rent increase frequency will apply to all new and existing tenancies.
Any rent increase after 1 July 2023 will only be valid if it has been 12 months since the previous rent increase.
More frequent rent increases written into tenancy agreements prior to 1 July 2023 will not apply.
This applies for the duration of the tenancy if at least one tenant or resident is the same when the agreement is renewed.
Prior to 1 July 2023, rent may be increased if it has been at least six months since the last rent increase or since the tenancy started.
More information can be found at https://www.rta.qld.gov.au/rent
