4 Week Limit on Stays

[Paula159]

I've hosted for 9 years in Queensland Australia.  I've recently heard if a guest stays longer than 4 weeks at your place, they are entitled to part of your property.  Is this true ?  

Thanks 

Paula

[Frances3408]

@Paula159. Hi Paula. When you say "entitled to part of your property" I assume you are talking about squatter rights ie if they stay in your property long enough then they may be able to make a claim of ownership?. In QLD my understanding is that at least 12 years has to lapse. See link https://jjlawyers.com.au/squatters-rights/

There are a lot of recent changes to QLD rental laws. See https://www.rta.qld.gov.au/forms-resources/rental-law-changes/ongoing-rental-law-changes?gad_source=...

It looks from your listing that you home host and rent out up to three rooms. According to the qld govt RTA site

"where the owner/head tenant lives on the premises and there are not more than three rooms available for occupation (or occupied) by residents. provisions for rental bonds apply from 6 June 2024. If a bond is taken, it must be lodged with the RTA within 10 days."

I could not find reference to a minimum stay period specifically related to your 4 week question, however  "If there is uncertainty about whether a person is classified as a boarder/lodger or a tenant under the Act, call the RTA on 1300 366 311 or make an urgent application to QCAT for a decision".

Cheers, Frances

[Paula159]

thank you very much Frances

[Paula]

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[Marie8425]

@Paula159 

The talk in the U.S. is what is consider a tenant.  Specific to local laws,  I think the same answer for you what are the laws in your region and also how do they apply to your rentals

[Paula159]

thank you Marie

[Katarzyna87]

Those are country specific laws.

In Ireland after 4 weeks the guest becomes tenant and if they don't want to leave there is a very little you can do...

The legislation protects tenant. 

[Paula159]

gosh that’s terrible !