Tenants and Landlords

Question 1

VCAT-How it resolves disputes

Answer 1

Contains the Residential Tenancies List, which can hear claims made by tenants and landlords that allege the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 (VIC) has been breached

Question 2

CAV-How it resolves disputes

Answer 2

CAV can assist tenants with a complaint against a landlord who may be breaching the Residential Tenancies Act 1997(VIC)

Question 3

Obligations of Landlords

Answer 3

> provide tenant with conditions report
provide at least 60 days of notice of any rent increase
respond to the request for urgent repairs with ought delay

Question 4

Rights of tenants

Answer 4

> request landlord to make urgent repairs
end rental agreement before moving in if minimum standards are not met
make certain modifications to property with ought landlord’s consent