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5 articles tagged “VCAT”.
VCAT Bond Dispute Guide for Victorian Property Managers (2026)
Step-by-step guide for Victorian property managers navigating a bond dispute through RDRV and VCAT. Covers the 14-day contest window, the myRDRV process, VCAT escalation, the October 2026 evidence requirements under the Consumer Legislation Amendment Act 2025, and how to build a defensible claim.
ReadVictoria's New Bond Evidence Requirements: What Property Managers Must Do Before October 2026
The Consumer Legislation Amendment Act 2025 (VIC) requires property managers to give renters documentary bond claim evidence before lodging a claim — commencing no later than 13 October 2026. The evidence must not conflict with the condition report. What you need to do now.
ReadVictoria Condition Report Requirements: A Property Manager's Compliance Guide (2026)
Complete guide to VIC condition report obligations under Section 35 of the Residential Tenancies Act 1997. Covers Form 4, the 5-business-day rule, Section 35A VCAT challenges, exit reports, and bond claims.
ReadWhat Happens If There's No Entry Condition Report?
What happens when there is no entry condition report at the end of a tenancy? Learn the legal consequences in every Australian state, how it affects bond disputes, who bears the burden of proof, and what property managers can do to protect themselves going forward.
ReadThe Property Manager's Guide to Winning Bond Disputes: Evidence, Process, and Best Practices (2026)
A property manager's guide to winning bond disputes in Australia. Covers evidence types, photography best practices, timeline management, tribunal processes, common dispute categories, and state-by-state requirements for building bulletproof bond claims.
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