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Respond to an application

If an application has been made against you, the VCAT application form and the documents associated with your case describe you as the respondent.

Accessibility

The VCAT website has been developed to ensure its content is available to the widest possible audience, including readers using assistive technology or accessibility features.

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.

I need urgent repairs

If you’ve asked your landlord for repairs and they haven’t been fixed in reasonable time, you can apply to VCAT. Tom came to VCAT and got his leaking roof fixed.

Cases about review and regulation

Find summaries of past cases about review and regulation you may find useful.

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.

Prepare your submission for the hearing – Planning disputes

Before your planning dispute is heard at VCAT, you’ll need to prepare a submission. Find out how.

Legal help and advice services

VCAT cannot provide legal advice but there are service providers who can give legal advice or information.