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Rental Dispute Resolution Victoria (RDRV) is here
A free VCAT service that assists renters (tenants) and rental providers (landlords) to resolve disputes about bond, compensation, repairs, and excessive rent.Planning hearings and compulsory conferences at Wyndham Law Courts
Published December 2025
As a rental provider (landlord) when do I have to send a notice to a renter (tenant)?
For some residential tenancy issues, you must send a notice (eg. notice to vacate) to the renter (tenant) before you can apply to VCAT.
Can I get a refund?
You can apply for a refund if you have:
Can I get compensation from my rental provider (landlord) or renter (tenant)?
If you have a rental property dispute in Victoria, you might be able to seek compensation from your landlord or tenant.
Can I bring my own technology to the hearing?
You can use your own electronic device at a hearing, for example a laptop, tablet, smartphone or USB.
Can I cancel my application?
If you are the applicant, you can ask for permission to withdraw your VCAT application at any time before the hearing, for example, if you change y
Can I change the amount I'm claiming in my application?
You can change the amount of money you want to claim in some dispute types like goods and services disputes or building and construction.
Can I add someone to an application?
If you believe someone is missing from the application and they have a role, you can apply to add them. This is called 'joining a party'.