VCAT
7 articles tagged “VCAT”.
Routine Inspection Victoria 2026: 6-Month Rule, Notice Requirements & What to Check
Victoria allows one routine inspection per 6 months, none in the first 3 months, with 7 days' written notice. VCAT enforces the interval to the day.
ReadVictoria Entry Condition Report: Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
Victoria's entry condition report must use Form 4 under Section 35. The renter's 5-business-day window, and what VCAT expects in a bond claim.
ReadVCAT Bond Dispute Guide for Victorian Property Managers (2026)
How VCAT bond disputes work in Victoria: how to apply, what evidence wins, realistic timelines, and how your condition report decides the result.
ReadVictoria's New Bond Evidence Requirements: What Property Managers Must Do Before October 2026
From 13 Oct 2026, Victorian PMs must give each renter bond claim evidence 3 days before lodging — and it must not contradict the condition report.
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)
The 5 evidence tiers that win bond disputes at tribunal. Without an entry condition report, most claims fail before they start.
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