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.
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.
We hold hearings by phone, video conference, or in person. Hearings are held from 9:30 am, Monday to Friday. You should check your hearing details before your hearing.