Rental accommodation
Rental accommodation on the Gold Coast must be in a condition that is healthy and safe for occupants. We regulate and check rental accommodation to ensure public health and safety standards are met.
Rental properties we regulate
We license and can inspect backpacker hostels, permanent and tourist rental accommodation.
Issues we can investigate
We can investigate public health and safety matters under our local law, including:
- bed bugs, vermin and cockroaches
- cleaning and sanitation e.g. spa baths, linen, crockery and cutlery
- mould and water leaks
- maintenance e.g. paintwork, damaged carpet, defective fixtures
- laundry facilities
- display of evacuation plans and maintenance of fire installations at tourist accommodation
- safe supply of drinking water e.g. where there is no town water.
Who to contact for other matters
Report a problem or request an inspection
If you notice a problem with holiday or permanent rental accommodation, please report it to us. Before you do, please check it is an issue we can investigate above, or if you need to contact another agency. Tenants and owners can also request a rental inspection using this process. You can either:
REPORT ISSUES WITH RENTAL ACCOMMODATION
Complying with regulations
Property owners and operators are responsible for complying with all relevant legislation. This includes minimum public health and safety standards under our local laws. Refer to Related information
How to apply
To apply for a backpacker hostel licence see hostel accommodation. For most permanent or tourist rental accommodation, payment of rates is deemed a licence renewal (if the rating category is correct).