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VCAT hearings during coronavirus restrictions

My case is being heard by phone or videoconference, what is the process?

I'm experiencing financial hardship. How can I ask for a rent reduction?

Is VCAT still accepting new cases?

Given the current circumstances are existing timeframes for applications still relevant?

Do VCAT Practice Notes still apply?

Can I still ask for a summons for a person to attend a hearing?

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What can I do if I’m facing eviction?

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What can I do if I’m affected by family violence?

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Can I make an urgent application?

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Application help

How can I get help with my application?

Can I apply to VCAT over the phone?

How do I get an ASIC extract?

As a landlord when do I have to send a notice to a tenant?

How do I register for the Residential tenancies hub?

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How to pay VCAT fees

What are the different fee categories?

What concession card can I use?

What can I do if I can’t pay the fees?

How do I pay my VCAT application fee?

How do I pay my VCAT hearing fee?

Can I get a refund?

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When will I go to VCAT?

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What happens at a phone hearing?

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What happens if I can’t come to VCAT?

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Support services at VCAT

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What to do when things change

How do I change my VCAT application?

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Can I get the hearing venue changed in a case about guardians and administrators?

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About VCAT decisions and orders

How can I get my bond back?

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Your privacy and access to information

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How can I access documents for a residential tenancy case?

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More help with Account by Administrator (ABA)

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What if a represented person has more than one administrator?

What if my financial summary information in the ABA form doesn't balance?

Should I keep a copy of the ABA?

What if I need to change my details but already submitted by ABA?

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Who can represent the owners corporation at VCAT?

What if a witness won’t come to VCAT?

Can I get the hearing venue changed in a case about guardians and administrators?

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