Apply to VCAT
The typical process to challenge a rent increase is to apply to Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV) within 30 days of receiving your notice of rent increase.
Because you received your notice of rent increase more than 30 days ago, you will have to apply directly to VCAT. When you apply to VCAT outside of the 30 day window, you will need to explain why you didn’t apply to Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV) sooner. VCAT will decide whether to allow your application.
We recommend that you seek legal assistance to apply to VCAT and that you make your application to VCAT as soon as possible.
You can apply to VCAT via their website.
