QLD · 4 weeks rent Residential Tenancies Authority
Rental Bond Calculator — Queensland
In Queensland a rental bond cannot exceed 4 weeks rent. That is a change that started on 30 September 2024 — before then the amount was set by agreement.
1 Enter the weekly rent2 See the maximum bond
Per fortnight the rent is about $0, and per calendar month about $0.
Step 2 · your result
Maximum bond
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the most that can legally be charged
- Bond works out as
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- Bond as a share of a year’s rent
Bond limit from Residential Tenancies Authority, checked 12 October 2026. General information only — not legal advice.
The rule in full
From 30 September 2024, a rental bond cannot exceed 4 weeks rent.
Source wording, Residential Tenancies Authority. Checked 12 October 2026.
- If your tenancy is renewed after 30 September 2024 and the bond you hold is more than 4 weeks of the current rent, the excess can be refunded.
- The excess bond refund (Form 4b) needs every bond contributor to sign it, and it can only be processed after the renewed tenancy has started.
- That refund cannot be disputed — the RTA is required to pay it.
- An owner or property manager can also voluntarily refund part of a bond at any time using Form 4.
- If you cannot afford the bond upfront, you may be able to pay it off in instalments by agreement, or take out a bond loan.
- The person holding the bond money must generally lodge it with the RTA within 10 days of receiving it.
What else you may have to pay upfront
QLD caps the bond, but other upfront costs depend on what the agreement says.
- Different rules apply where accommodation is provided by an employer — check with the RTA.
Only pay a bond that is properly receipted and lodged. The bond is not the landlord’s money — in QLD it is held by the Residential Tenancies Authority. If someone asks you to hand over a bond in cash with no lodgement, that is a warning sign.
Where the bond goes, and how it comes back
- You pay the bond at the start of the tenancy, or the rental provider lodges it on your behalf.
- It is lodged with Residential Tenancies Authority and held in trust — whoever holds the money must generally lodge it within 10 days of receiving it.
- At the end of the tenancy the bond is repaid once the parties agree on how it should be split.
- If you cannot agree, a claim is made and the dispute is decided by QCAT.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the rental bond in QLD?
In Queensland a rental bond cannot exceed 4 weeks rent. That is a change that started on 30 September 2024 — before then the amount was set by agreement. On a rent of $600 a week that is a maximum of $2,400.
Can the landlord ask for more than the maximum?
No. From 30 September 2024, a rental bond cannot exceed 4 weeks rent. There is no higher tier and no exception for expensive properties.
What is the bond actually for?
It is security for the rental provider if the property is damaged or left owing money. It is still your money — it is held by the government authority rather than the landlord, and it is refunded to you at the end of the tenancy once the parties agree (or a tribunal decides).
When do I get the bond back?
At the end of the tenancy, once the rental provider and renter agree on how it should be repaid. If you cannot agree, a claim can be made and the dispute goes to the tribunal — the QCAT.
Is the bond the only upfront cost?
The bond is the main one, but you may also be asked for rent in advance — check what the agreement says before you pay anything.
Can I be charged a pet bond?
It depends on the state. QLD does not list a separate pet bond on the page this calculator is based on, so check with Residential Tenancies Authority before paying anything described as a pet bond.
How current is this?
The limit is taken from Residential Tenancies Authority, checked 12 October 2026. Rent caps and bond rules do change — the source link is at the bottom of this page so you can check it yourself.
Other states
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- Rental bond calculator — Victoria (maximum 1 month of rent)
- Rental bond calculator — Western Australia (maximum 4 weeks rent)
- Rental bond calculator — South Australia (maximum 4 or 6 weeks rent)
- Rental bond calculator — Tasmania (maximum 4 weeks rent)
- Rental bond calculator — Australian Capital Territory (maximum 4 weeks rent)
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