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At VCAT, parties are expected to pay their own costs, unless we order otherwise.
VCAT may only award costs if it is fair to do so.
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Help with legal advice
Legal representation, how to get to free and low cost legal advice, other organisations that can help and who pays legal fees.
Who can I bring to VCAT?
You can bring someone with you to your hearing for support. This support person could be anyone you choose, including a friend or family member.
Who can represent the owners corporation at VCAT?
If there is more than one applicant in an owners corporation case, one person can represent the others as their ‘agent’.
How do I get an ASIC extract?
If you are making a claim against a business or company you need to provide an ASIC extract with your application.
Ways to resolve your dispute
How to solve your problem outside of a VCAT hearing through arbitration, agreement and settlement.
My case is being heard by phone or videoconference, what is the process?
VCAT will contact you to let you know the scheduled time for the hearing.
Support services at VCAT
Support services at VCAT including interpreters, disability, security, technology, family violence and Koori support.
How does VCAT support Aboriginal people?
We offer support to ensure VCAT is culturally safe and inclusive for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
We can help you with:
How can I access documents for a residential tenancy case?
You can look at most VCAT files if you arrange it with us. If you’re not part of the case then you pay a fee.