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What happens if I can’t come to VCAT?

If you can’t come to VCAT in person or on the scheduled date for a serious reason (for example, you have a disability, are away or unwell) you have

What to do when things change

How to settle before VCAT, change or withdraw your application, change a hearing date.

Ways to resolve your dispute

How to solve your problem outside of a VCAT hearing through arbitration, agreement and settlement.

What happens if we come to an agreement before attending VCAT?

You can contact the other party (or they can contact you) at any time to try to come to an agreement before the hearing.

What if a witness won’t come to VCAT?

You may be able to force a witness to come to VCAT or give us a document if that person refuses. This is called a ‘summons’. 

What if I don't have a computer to submit the ABA online?

Public computers or tablets are available at local libraries and community centres.

What if I can't pay the ABA annual administration fee?

We can waive or reduce the annual administration fee if the fee would cause financial hardship to the represented person. 
  

Help with your mediation

What to expect at your mediation, and what to do if you can't come, miss your mediation or no longer need a mediation.

What happens if I miss my mediation?

If you have been invited to a mediation for a residential tenancy dispute, you need to attend unless you have

What if a represented person has more than one administrator?

You must give us details of all appointed administrators. 

But you submit only one ABA and pay one fee.