 A bill has recently been introduced into Parliament to amend Queensland tenancy laws. Here is a brief summary of the proposed changes outlined in this bill. Remember, until the bill goes through the parliamentary process, it's business as usual with the current tenancy laws. It's important to note that not all changes will commence immediately. All forms of rent bidding will be banned and the limiting of a rent increase of the 12 months will be attached to the rental property instead of the tenancy. There will be fairer fees and charges. Tenants will need to be offered at least two ways to pay rent, including a way that does not incur more than usual bank costs and is reasonably available. Any financial benefits received by the owner or the property manager need to be disclosed. There will also be capping of relating costs and defining a timeframe that a tenant must receive utility bills. Ahead of power will be introduced regarding modifications and also a process in relation to making changes to the rental property. Entry notice periods will be extended from 24 hours to 48 hours and there will also be frequency limits for entry to a property at the end of a tenancy. Going for a rental property will have a choice about how rental applications are submitted and will include a prescribed application form and limit the personal information that can be requested and collected. There will be improvements to the rental bond process. Any claim on a bond will be required to be supported by evidence. A portable bond scheme will be established and the maximum bond requested will be no more than four weeks rent no matter what the rental amount is. A rental sector code of conduct will be developed and other proposed changes include improved domestic and family violence protections, greater clarity around how to end a short tenancy in a movable dwelling, improvements for room accommodation, ensuring a community title scheme termination is effective and allowing for better RTA operational improvements. The bill will also open up new avenues to strengthen the enforcement of the residential tenses and room accommodation act 2008. The RTA will continue to keep the rental sector informed on what the proposed changes will be and provide more information through educational resources and information on the RTA's website at rta.qld.gov.au