We asked and you answered! Here’s one of the many rental reform ideas that have been contributed by Queenslanders… A renting reform I’d like to see in Queensland is the introduction of cooling-off periods for tenants when they sign a new lease. When moving into a new house, my partner and I discovered the lights … Read More
Month: September 2019
International Tenants Day – photo and art competition
Tenants Queensland invites all tenants across Queensland to participate in our photo competition, capturing what ‘A sense of home’ means to you. Tell us in a caption “A sense of home is…” You have until October 4 to send your photos and/or artworks – 1 – Email or mail your photo or photo of artwork, … Read More
“I can’t find somewhere to live with my kitten…”
“My experience with renting in my current unit while owning a pet has been great. I’ve never had any issues, but soon my lease will be up and I am struggling to find a place that will take my kitten in as well. I believe that all units/houses/apartments should consider permitting pets. I see so … Read More
“My dog is my best mate….” Lauren and Alex’s story
Renting with Pets “I got my dog, Rylie, about two-and-a-half years ago,” explains Alex, a Queensland tenant and pet owner. “I was very lucky to live in a house where pet ownership was permitted. After I moved out of that house, I encountered difficulties. Almost every rental advertisement said, ‘no pets’. It took two months … Read More
Keep people together with their pets
Australians have one of the highest rates of pet ownership in the world, with an estimated 62% of households owning a pet. Despite our love of animals, the Residential Tenancies Authority have said that only about 10% of rental properties in Queensland allow pets. This alarming disparity contributes to the rate of pet surrenders, with the … Read More