Rental Dispute Resolution Victoria (RDRV) is being introduced in Victoria in late June 2025 and will be a free VCAT service that will help both renters and rental providers/property managers to resolve disputes regarding rent increases, repairs, and bond and/or compensation matters.
This resolution will save time, stress, cost and help the parties resolve the dispute and avoid a hearing. It will help the dispute be resolved quicker and without the long wait time for court hearings. There will not charge a fee for a new application. If the case is not resolved by early resolution at RDRV it will then proceed to a VCAT hearing and there will be a cost incurred/VCAT fee.
Applications will be made via a new online portal.
Whilst VCAT applications are something we try to avoid by careful tenant selection and good communication, we believe this will be a great resource to help any disputes be resolved in a helpful and quick manner.