Can I break my lease in Queensland, and what does it cost?

Usually up to 4 weeks' rent for terms up to 3 years, less if let again sooner.

Your clock

• 14 days: Term end or month to month
• Form 20 with evidence. It ends 7 days after you give it, or the day you hand over, if later: Family violence

The rule in Queensland

• The set amount is 4 weeks' rent before 25% of the term, then 3, 2 and 1.
• Leases before 30 September 2024 use reasonable reletting costs and lost rent.
• Free exits: unfit premises in your first 7 days, a sale in your first 2 months.

The landlord must try to reduce their loss.

What to send

My Notice of intention to leave (Form 13) for [address] is attached. Please explain any costs.

Who to call

• Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA), 1300 366 311
• Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT), 1300 753 228
• Tenants Queensland, 1300 744 263

Where this comes from

• Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008 (Qld)
• RTA: Reletting costs
• RTA: Notice of intention to leave (Form 13)
• Tenants Queensland: You want to leave

General information, not legal advice on your situation.