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Queensland Government Departments and Authorities
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Residential Tenancies Authority www.rta.qld.gov.au |
Information for Lessors about tenancy information, bond management, dispute resolution, investigation, policy and education services. |
| Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT) www.qcat.qld.gov.au |
Residential tenancy disputes that cannot be resolved between parties and via mediation at the RTA may be taken to QCAT for a hearing and binding ruling Information, propcedures and forms about applications, responding to applications, and counter-applications at QCAT
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Department of Natural Resources and Mines www.nrm.qld.gov.au |
Property Information including title search and copy of document or plan, valuations maps and reports. Valuations and objecting to a land valuation. Property (lot on plan) Searches: Development Approval Searches (Coastal) , Contaminated Land Searches, Cultural Heritage Searches. |
| Department of Justice and Attorney-General www.justice.qld.gov.au |
Land Court which determines matters relating to land valuation Electrical Safety Justices of the Peace including how to Find a JP |
| Anti-Discrimination Commission Queensland www.adcq.qld.gov.au | Information to help property owners understand their rights and obligations under Queensland anti-discrimination laws |
| Office of the Commissioner of Body Corporate and Community Management www.justice.qld.gov.au/justice-services/body-corporate-and-community-management |
BCCM dispute resolution service and its adjudicator's decisions Fact sheets, forms, guidelines, instructions, newsletters, online training Maintenance of common property and lots, regulation modules and other relevant matters to unit owners. |
| Queensland Ombudsman's Office www.ombudsman.qld.gov.au | Make a complaint about the decisions and actions of government departments and bodies and local councils (rates, charges, land use, building or licensing decisions, services such as garbage, road maintenance, drainage, water supply and sewerage, law enforcement and environmental management). |
| Legal Aid Queensland www.legalaid.qld.gov.au |
Legal information, referrals, advice and representation to 'financially and socially disadvantaged'. Legal Information about the justice system, tenancies (including Department of Housing), real estate issues, negligence, duty of care and loss. |
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Department of Energy and Water Supply www.dews.qld.gov.au |
Electricity including Electricity Retail Prices Gas in the home Office of Clean Energy: the Solar Bonus Scheme offer, EnergyWise Tips, renewable energy |
| Office of Fair Trading www.fairtrading.qld.gov.au |
Property agents and managers: licence checks, licence types and legal requirements for real estate agents, resident letting agents, property developers and auctioneers plus downloadable copies of Property agent (PAMD) forms Claim for financial loss or make a complaint against real estate agents, resident letting agents, property developers and auctioneers. Property: information about buying and selling, real estate agents, manufactured homes and retirement villages. |
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Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning
www.dip.qld.gov.au |
Provides a comprehensive directory of locality maps and contact details for Queensland's local councils Local laws database: approximately 3000 local laws adopted by local governments to assist them to govern their respective areas Pool fencing Fire safety Building: including building development approvals for domestic building work Sustainable housing: includes electricity sub-metering, Air conditioners, Electric hot water system replacement, Energy efficient lighting, Incentive programs Development applications |
| Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/ |
*Acts and subordinate legislation in force: includes the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008 , Retail Shop Leases Act 1994, Body Corporate and Community Management Act 1997 |
| Department of Housing and Public Works www.housing.qld.gov.au |
Bond Loans Loans and grants including Rental Grants, Mortgage Relief loans and Emergency housing RentConnect, National Rental Affordability Scheme and other initiatives |
| Building Services Authority www.bsa.qld.gov.au |
Fact sheets, forms and publications for homeowners with information and advice on building with regard to licensing, insurance, searches, building complaints and Owner Building. Termites and termite management for new buildings and extensions or alterations to existing buildings. Online License search on builders. |
| Office of State Revenue www.osr.qld.gov.au |
Land tax including Land tax clearance certificates and land tax forms Transfer duty (Stamp Duty) and Concessions for transfer duty First home owner grant |