Queensland Consolidated Acts

RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES AND ROOMING ACCOMMODATION ACT 2008 - SECT 76D

76D Request for information for application

(1) A provider or provider’s agent may request information about a prospective resident only if—

(a) the information is of a type mentioned in section 76C (3) ; or

(b) the information comprises no more than 2 documents in each of the following categories—

(i) documents verifying the identity of the prospective resident;

(ii) documents about the prospective resident’s financial ability to pay rent;

(iii) documents about the suitability of the prospective resident for the rooming accommodation.

Penalty—

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(2) However, a provider or provider’s agent must not request information about a prospective resident in relation to the following—

(a) legal action taken by the prospective resident, including dispute resolution or matters considered by the tribunal;

(b) a notice to remedy breach given to the prospective resident by a lessor or provider;

(c) a notice to remedy breach given by the prospective resident to a lessor or provider;

(d) the prospective resident’s history in relation to rental bonds, including any claim on a rental bond;

(e) statements of credit accounts or bank accounts belonging to the prospective resident detailing transactions.

Penalty—

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.