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Prepare to come to VCAT

It’s important to prepare for your hearing day. There are documents to organise and decisions to make so you’re ready to present the best case possible.

Application guide for specialist disability accomodation (SDA) disputes

If you are an SDA provider or resident, you can use the form on this page to make an application to us about a dispute between the SDA provider and resident.

About residential tenancies disputes

Learn about common residential tenancies disputes we can help with and what disputes we can't help with.

Case types

If you have a dispute or need a decision, you may be able to come to VCAT to have it resolved. Find out what we can help with.

Apply about a residential tenancies dispute

Find out how to apply about a residential tenancies dispute and understand what steps to take before and after you apply to VCAT.

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.

Apply for an injunction (an order to do or stop doing something)

In some cases, VCAT can make an order for a party to do or stop doing something that may cause damage to another party. This is called an injunction.

"I’m afraid of getting evicted"

If your rent is more than 14 days overdue, your landlord can apply to VCAT to evict you. Jo negotiated a payment plan to stay in her home.

Residential tenancies

If you’re part of a dispute about a rental property, you may come to VCAT to have it resolved.

Restrictive practices in residential aged care

Appoint or make decisions about a restrictive practices substitute decision-maker.