Queensland Consolidated Acts

RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES AND ROOMING ACCOMMODATION ACT 2008 - SECT 101

101 Rent in advance

(1) A provider or provider’s agent must not require a resident to pay more than 2 weeks rent in advance.

Penalty—

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(2) A provider or provider’s agent must not require a payment of rent under an agreement in a period for which rent has already been paid.

Penalty—

Maximum penalty—10 penalty units.