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What VCAT does

Learn more about what we can help with, how we work and what to expect when you come to VCAT.

Legal and professional representation

If you want to use a lawyer or other professional, you need to understand if and how you can have one.

Our fair hearing obligation

The obligation to provide a fair hearing is an important part of VCAT’s role and applies to everything we do.

After you apply - Residential tenancy cases

After you’ve applied, it’s important to understand the VCAT process. Find out what you need to do and what happens next.

Respond to an application – Residential tenancy cases

When you get a notice (or message) from VCAT about a rental property case, find out what happens next and what you need to do.

Join a VCAT case - Residential tenancies

If you want to get involved in a VCAT case about a rental agreement, find out what your options are and what you need to do.

Common residential tenancy issues and section numbers

This is a list of the most common types of rental property disputes taken to VCAT. The section numbers may help you complete your application, understand why you have been taken to VCAT and learn the types of supporting documents you should gather.

When to send notices

When sending a notice such as a Notice to Vacate, there is a minimum time before any further action can be taken. This period is set by the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 and is called the minimum notice period.

Goods and services disputes

Disputes about products and services you bought or sold are heard in VCAT's Civil Claims List.