My landlord won't fix it in Queensland. What can I do?

Yes. They must keep it in repair. For emergencies you can spend up to 4 weeks' rent.

Your clock

• 4 weeks' rent: Most you can spend
• 7 days after getting your notice and receipts: They repay you

The rule in Queensland

• Emergency: burst pipe, gas leak, dangerous electrical fault, blocked toilet, no hot water, below minimum housing standards.
• Tell them or their repairer. If not fixed in reasonable time, you can arrange a qualified person.
• Other repairs: RTA dispute resolution, then QCAT. Emergencies can go straight to QCAT.

Stopping rent is a breach. After 7 days unpaid it can lead to eviction.

What to send

Please repair [problem] at [address] by [date]. I reported it on [date].

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: Emergency repairs
• RTA: Non-payment of rent
• Tenants Queensland: Resolving tenancy disputes

General information, not legal advice on your situation.