Late rent
Information for Queensland public housing tenants.
You must pay the rent 2 weeks in advance for the public housing property you live in. If you are can’t pay your rent, talk to your nearest Housing Service Centre.
Notice to Remedy Breach
If you are behind in your rent (also called arrears), we will send you a Notice to Remedy Breach (RTA Form 11). You then have 10 days to pay the outstanding rent.
Notice to Leave
If you don’t pay your rent by the date specified on the Notice to Remedy Breach, a Notice to Leave (RTA Form 12) will be sent and you will have an extra 14 days to pay your rent. If you do not pay your rent by the end of the 14 days, we will apply to the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal to end your tenancy.
Termination Order
If you do not leave your house or pay the arrears, we will lodge an application for a Termination Order with the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT). QCAT will tell you the date of your hearing. You can attend and explain to the Tribunal Member why you have not paid your rent.
The Tribunal Member will make a judgement. If the decision is in our favour, your tenancy will be terminated and you will be ordered to leave.
A Warrant of Possession of the premises will be issued if you do not move out within the time set by the Tribunal Member. We will then ask the police to serve the Warrant. This means you and your belongings will be removed from the property and the locks will be changed.
