How do I contact a rental tribunal in NSW?
Applying for a hearing Tribunal Registries or the Tribunal’s website (phone 1300 006 228 or see ncat.nsw.gov.au) Fair Trading Centres (fairtrading.nsw.gov.au) your local Tenants’ Advice and Advocacy Service.
How long does a rent tribunal take?
It can take up to 10 weeks for the tribunal to make a decision. If the tribunal decides your rent should be increased you’ll have to pay it from the date given on the section 13 notice. If you can, it’s probably best to save money towards your rent increase if it’s due to start before the tribunal makes a decision.
How much does the tenancy tribunal cost?
The application fee is $20.44 (including GST). If you are the one making the application, you pay the fee. If you’re on a benefit, Work and Income may be able to help you. If you’re successful, the Tenancy Tribunal can order the other party to pay you the application fee.
How do you win a tenancy tribunal?
You can challenge it on the grounds that the Tribunal got the facts wrong, or got the law wrong, or both. But to win your appeal you’ll have to persuade the District Court Judge that there’s a clear and convincing reason to overturn the Tenancy Tribunal’s decision.
Can I contact landlord directly NSW?
Landlord contact details A landlord must give the tenant the landlord’s name and a way for the tenant to directly contact the landlord. The landlord’s contact details can be a telephone number or other contact details such as an email address.
How do I lodge a complaint with a rental tribunal?
Contacts for The Rental Housing tribunal:
- Website.
- Email: [email protected].
- Telephone: 0860 106 166.
- Fax: 021 4833313.
- Street address: Department of Housing, 27 Wale Street, Ground Floor, Cape Town.
- Postal address: The Western Cape Rental Housing Tribunal, Private Bag X9083, Cape Town, 8000.
What can I do if I think my rent is too high?
If you think your rent is high when you start a tenancy You may be able to apply to the tribunal. Contact Citizens Advice for advice. You must apply within 6 weeks of moving in.
How does rental tribunal work?
The Tribunal will: Investigate the complaint to establish whether there is a dispute between the landlord and tenant. Try to resolve the dispute through mediation. Conduct an arbitration hearing; the landlord and tenant will be summoned to appear at the Tribunal on a certain date and time.
What happens if you lose at Tenancy Tribunal?
Order for compensation The Tribunal can award compensation if a person has suffered a loss. The loss must be caused by something the other person did or didn’t do. For example, a landlord disposed of a tenant’s goods without going through the proper process.
Is Tenancy Tribunal free?
It costs $20.44 to apply to the Tenancy Tribunal. You can apply online.
What is the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal?
The NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) is the main forum for resolving residential tenancy disputes between landlords and tenants in New South Wales.
Can a landlord Lodge a complaint with the Fair Trading Tribunal?
A landlord or tenant can decide to lodge an application with the Tribunal if: your complaint is not covered by matters dealt with by Fair Trading. The Tribunal will first ask the parties to try to reach a settlement. If this cannot be achieved, the case will then be heard in the Tribunal hearing room.
How do I apply for a tenancy in NSW?
You can apply online for a tenancy application or download a PDF application form. Lodge your application at any NCAT Registry Office, NSW Fair Trading or Service NSW Centre. Refer to the Tenancy and social housing fact sheet (PDF , 764.9 KB) for the types of orders that can be made. Fees are payable for tenancy applications.
Where can I Lodge a complaint against a landlord in NSW?
The NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal. The Tribunal is an independent body which hears and decides on applications for orders from tenants and landlords. You can decide to lodge an application with the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal if: your complaint is not covered by matters dealt with by Fair Trading.