Queensland Consolidated Acts

RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES AND ROOMING ACCOMMODATION ACT 2008 - SECT 57A

57A Offer of residential tenancy must disclose particular information

(1) A lessor or lessor’s agent must not advertise or otherwise offer a residential tenancy for premises unless the information prescribed by regulation is stated in, or otherwise disclosed with, the advertisement or offer.

Penalty—

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(2) A lessor or lessor’s agent must not accept a rental bond from a tenant of premises if the residential tenancy for the premises was advertised or otherwise offered in contravention of subsection (1) .

Penalty—

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(3) This section does not apply to a person merely placing a sign on or near premises advertising that the premises are available for residential tenancy.