Missed your VCAT hearing? Draft a review application using Dear Landlord

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To begin drafting your application, enter a few details about you and your situation.

Your contact details

These will be used in the application form

Before you start, have your copy of the VCAT order you want to review handy. You will need to know your VCAT reference number. You can get your reference number or a copy of the VCAT order - call VCAT on 1300 018 228 or email VCAT with your request.

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Your VCAT reference number*

Please enter your VCAT reference number. (Your reference number will start with an 'R' and you can find this on your VCAT order)

If you don't know your VCAT reference number Call 1300 018 228 or email renting@vcat.vic.gov.au to find out.

An application for review of a VCAT order must be made within 14 days of becoming aware of the order.

When did you become aware of the VCAT order?*

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Please state why you were not able to apply for a review within the 14 day time frame.

This will be included in your letter.

For example:

I was seeking legal advice before lodging my review
I didn’t know there was a time frame for applying for a review
I have a medical condition which meant I couldn’t apply within the timeframe.

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You are applying for review after XX days of becoming aware of the order.

Be sure to send your review within the 14 days otherwise you will need to specify why you did not request a review within the timeframe and your review may not be accepted.

How did you first become aware of the order?*

This will be included in your application.

Police arrived at my home to evict me

Police arrived at my home and left a Notice of Intention to Execute a Warrant of Possession

The order was sent to me

My rental provider gave me a copy

I contacted VCAT and was told about the order

My support worker contacted VCAT and was told about the order

Other

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VCAT will want to know if you have a ‘reasonable case to argue’.

What is a reasonable case to argue?

A reasonable case to argue means you believe you have information that would have influenced the hearing outcome if you had been able to present it to VCAT.

Please enter how you plan to pay off the rent arrears.

I have a reasonable case to argue because:*

e.g. I have regular income and can afford to pay my rent and the rent arrears on a payment plan.

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Summary of details

{First Name:45}
{Last Name:46}
{Phone:7}
{Email:6}
{Address:35}

VCAT Reference: {Your VCAT reference number:9}

You first became aware of the VCAT order on {When did you become aware of the VCAT order?:11} because {How did you first become aware of the order?:14}. {other_how_aware_of_order:52}

Your reasonable case to argue is {I have a reasonable case to argue because::22}