Minimum 3 month lease in QLD?

[mattnz]

Hi all,

I have received an offer for a short term rental on a fully furnished property I own in QLD. They are looking for 2 months and will move in immediately, which is great over the Christmas period when things are often slow.

My rental manager has advised that they are legally unable to lease for less than 3 months. It is in Gladstone and there would be a massive market if I can do short-term leases and would receive a higher rental.

Is anyone aware if this 3 month legal minimum is actually correct in QLD?

Thanks,
Matt

 

[Terry_w]

Have a look at the residential tenancies act QLD.

 

[mattysavager]

Is anyone aware if this 3 month legal minimum is actually correct in QLD?


Matt

No, that is not correct. The agent is pulling your leg.

 

[mattnz]

Thanks. I guess it is the higher workload for short-term tenancies that is unattractive to them.

 

[mattnz]

Have ended up negotiating something that works for both parties at an increased rent, for short term. Getting $1195 / week for the townhouse which is great.

The Act specifies in Sect 31 that anything under 6 weeks is considered a holiday let. Will have to do some more research into this.

Thanks all,
Matt