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In the past few years, VCAT’s capacity to hear cases was heavily impacted by the challenges in the rental market, COVID-19 pandemic and changes in

We've created a new team who will resolve applications received before 1 October 2023.

To apply, see: Before you apply - Residential tenancy.

For some residential tenancy issues, you must send a notice (eg. notice to vacate) to the renter (tenant) before you can apply to VCAT.

If you’ve been sent a copy of a notice to vacate or a copy of an application for possession by your rental provider (landlord), and you’re worried

Call the Office of the Public Advocate (OPA) on 1300 309 337 any time, including after hours, about getting an urgent temporary or

If you’re affected by family or personal violence and the situation is urgent, call triple zero (000).

Sometimes we order someone to do or stop doing something temporarily.

You can ask for an urgent hearing at any time.