Queensland Consolidated Acts

RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES AND ROOMING ACCOMMODATION ACT 2008 - SECT 87

87 Rent in advance

(1) A lessor or lessor’s agent must not require, as payment of rent in advance under an agreement, more than—

(a) for a periodic agreement or an agreement for moveable dwelling premises—2 weeks rent; or

(b) for another agreement—1 month rent.

Penalty—

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(2) A lessor or lessor’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.