04/08/2023
Are you up-to-date on the upcoming changes in minimum housing standards?
As the real estate landscape evolves, it's crucial to stay informed and prepared.
📋 The new regulations are on the horizon, and they can impact your investment properties. Whether
it's about safety measures, energy efficiency, or tenant comfort, staying ahead of the curve is key.
Minimum housing standards specify that rental properties must:
Be weatherproof and structurally sound
Have all included fixtures and fittings (including electrical appliances) be in good repair and not be likely to cause injury through normal use
Have functioning locks or latches on all external doors and windows which can be reached without a ladder
Be free from vermin, damp and mould (this does not include cases where the vermin, damp or mould has been caused by the tenant/resident)
Include curtains or other window coverings which provide privacy in rooms where the tenant/resident might reasonably expect it, such as in bedrooms
Have adequate plumbing and drainage for the number of people living in the property and be connected to hot and cold water which is suitable for drinking
Provide privacy in bathroom areas and have functioning and flushable toilets connected to a sewer, septic tank or other waste disposal system
Have a functioning cook-top, if a kitchen is provided
Include the necessary fixtures for a functional laundry, other than white goods, if laundry facilities are provided
The introduction of Minimum Housing Standards are the final phase of a series of rental reforms which have been coming into effect since October 2021 under the Housing Legislation Amendment Act 2021 (HLA Act).
Source: rta.qld.gov.au
