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I consider renting out to locals a lot riskier than to the backpackers, they are respectful and rent has never been a problem

It only applies to backpackers and itinerants, they consider 2 or more of these a multiple household whilst 4 local friends or 2 local couples can rent a house with no hassle.

This fact sheet is new http://www.bundaberg.qld.gov.au/brc/policy.php?doc_num=MD-7-485

``Could you provide a link to this law? Does it really specify "itinerants", or does it refer to short-term leasing?`` This is a copy of their factsheet, it does specify backpackers and itinerants, http://www.bundaberg.qld.gov.au/brc/policy.php?doc_num=MD-7-485

Bundaberg is not really a party town, people are coming here to do seasonal work, most of them are asians.Sharing a house is a lot cheaper for them than being ripped of by the backpacker hostels. I don`t think it is an issue with undesirable property use, I think council is doing this to protect...

Recently Bundaberg council changed the rules regarding renting out your property to backpackers and itinerants. There is no problem renting out your house to non visa holders but as soon as you rent out your property to itinerants you need a development approval even if it is 5 or less...

Backpackers are short term accommodation, most councils have laws about short term accommodation in normal residential house etc.They often cause a loss of amenity to the neighbors ... Interesting article about Paul Salter a property owner in Victoria who took the council to the supreme court...

Recently Bundaberg Council has come out with a Factsheet regarding renting out your house to backpackers. They put in a few definitions as to what constitute a backpacker and has told property owners that they are not allowed to rent out their house to even one backpacker.If you do want to rent...

related persons Hi, I live in Bundaberg but I believe the rules are the same as for Brisbane. I rented out my investment property to a group of backpackers, last week I got a visit from the fire brigade, they told me as was running an unapproved budget accommodation and they gave me 4 weeks to...