First Time Renters

All you need to know about renting your first place.

This video contains useful information for first time renters.

You can also find out more through the Queensland Youth Housing Coalition Inc website.

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This sheet is intended to provide general legal information about the law in Queensland. This information is not legal advice. If you have a particular legal problem you should contact a solicitor for legal advice. Below is a list of agencies that might be able to assist you, including legal agencies.

This sheet was last reviewed and updated in August 2021. The Youth Advocacy Centre does not accept responsibility for any action or outcome because of anyone relying on the information provided.

Who can help?

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Youth Advocacy Centre (YAC)
www.yac.net.au
3356 1002

Hub Community Legal
www.hubcommunity.org.au
3372 7677

Logan Youth & Family Legal Service
www.yfs.org.au
3826 1500

Legal Aid Queensland
www.legalaid.qld.gov.au
1300 651 188

Youth Legal Advice Hotline (Monday – Thursday 8am – 9pm; Friday 8am – Sunday 5pm)
1800 527 527

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Legal Service (24hrs 7 days a week)
www.atsils.org.au
3025 3888 or (free call) 1800 012 255

Translating & Interpreting Services (24hrs)
131 450

Community Legal Centres (CLCs) see www.naclc.org.au for your nearest CLC

Contact YAC

Street address: Level 4, 16 Peel Street, South Brisbane Q 4101

Mailing address: Level 4, 16 Peel Street, South Brisbane Q 4101

Tel: (07) 3356 1002

Bussiness hours: 9am - 5pm, Mon - Fri

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If you need urgent assistance outside of these hours:

Youth Legal Advice Hotline 1800 527 527 (Mon to Thurs 8am - 9pm, Friday 8am to Sunday 5pm)
Kids Helpline 1800 551 800 (24/7, 365 days per year)
Lifeline 13 11 14 (24/7, 365 days per year)
Homelessness Hotline 1800 474 753 (24/7, 365 days per year)
If you are over 18, and seeking access to Mental Health Services in Queensland, Acute Care Team on 1300 MHCALL (1300 64 2255).