What can Dear Landlord help with?

If you’re a Victorian renter behind in rent or worried you might fall behind in rent, use Dear Landlord, a free online self-help tool to guide you through your options and help you take action.

Dear Landlord is a free self-help tool available to all Victorians living in private rental (you may rent the property directly from the rental provider or through a real estate agent). Dear Landlord can help you:

  • Understand your options to stay in your home
  • Draft a letter to your rental provider to negotiate a payment plan or rent reduction
  • Prepare for VCAT or lodge a VCAT review application if you missed your hearing
  • Find important financial and legal help
If your legal problem is not related to being behind in rent but you are at risk of eviction or experiencing other problems with your rental, see if you are eligible for free legal help from Justice Connect.