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What’s a counterclaim?

If you have your own claim against the applicant, you can submit an application with VCAT. This is called a counterclaim. 

What do I do if I haven’t received documents?

If you haven’t received documents that the other party is using to support their case within seven days, contact them directly to ask for a copy.

What happens at a phone hearing?

A phone hearing – like a hearing in person – allows all parties a chance to make submissions, to give and hear evidence, and ask questions of you a

Help with your hearing

What to expect at your hearing, and what to do if you can’t come or miss your hearing.

Where is VCAT?

Our headquarters and main hearing venue is at 55 King Street in Melbourne.  
 

How do I get the date of my hearing?

We send you the time, date and location of your hearing in a letter called a ‘notice’.  

How do I change my VCAT date?

A change to the date of a directions hearing, mediation, compulsory conference or hearing is called an ‘adjournment’. 
 

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 happens if I miss my hearing?

What happens if you miss the hearing depends on if you’re the applicant or the respondent. 

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