Queensland Consolidated Acts Queensland Consolidated Acts(1) If the lessor proposes to increase the rent, the lessor must give written notice of the proposal to the tenant.
(2) The notice must state--
(a) the amount of the increased rent; and
(b) the day from when the increased rent is payable.
(3) The day stated must not be earlier than--
(a) for a periodic agreement--2 months after the notice is given; or
(b) for a fixed term agreement--1 month after the notice is given.
(4) Subject to an order of a tribunal under section 53A, the increased rent is payable from the day stated in the notice, and the agreement is taken to be amended accordingly.
(5) However, if the agreement is a fixed term agreement, the rent may be increased before the term ends only if the agreement--
(a) provides for a rent increase; and
(b) states the amount of the increase or how the amount of the increase is to be worked out.
(6) A rent increase is payable by the tenant only if the rent is increased under this section.
(7) This section does not apply if the lessor is the chief executive of the department in which the Housing Act 2003 is administered, acting on behalf of the State.