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Start with your situation. Find possible errors by the landlord, the argument you can raise, or the application you can make.

36 cards30 cases covered11 topicsUpdated 11 Nov 2026

How these rights cards work

Each card connects a situation to an argument or application, with conditions and limits. Related material covers 30 cases; procedure cards link separately to guidance. Case examples do not establish every current remedy. Digest references do not mean every full judgment was independently read.

Kaur/Ji differ on arrears and Sied/other cases on rent-increase notices. Historical cases require current-law and transitional checks. Categories overlap. Law-change timeline → Source catalogue →

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01DIGEST-BASED

I can apply to reopen the order and request a stay

02GUIDANCE-BASED

I can urgently seek a stay and notify police of a granted stay

03GUIDANCE-BASED

I can ask that execution stop in accordance with the effective stay

04GUIDANCE-BASED

I can seek an extension to reopen and an urgent stay

05GUIDANCE-BASED

I can oppose possession and seek dismissal

06GUIDANCE-BASED

I can oppose unlawful eviction and seek urgent intervention

07GUIDANCE-BASED

I can seek dismissal where repayment protection applies

08CASE SOURCE

I can scrutinise each notice, the payment order and possession impacts

09DIGEST-BASED

I can dispute notice validity and the transitional rules

10DIGEST-BASED

I can dispute electronic service

11DIGEST-BASED

I can argue the later agreement changes the applicable rules

12DIGEST-BASED

I can challenge whether a compliant notice was given

13DIGEST-BASED

I can seek repayment or compensation

14DIGEST-BASED

I can claim loss caused by an invalid increase

15DIGEST-BASED

I can challenge an informal increase and seek monetary relief

16DIGEST-BASED

I can seek an assessment and challenge excessive rent

17DIGEST-BASED

I can challenge the increase under site-agreement rules

18DIGEST-BASED

I can argue repayment protection affects the notice or application

19DIGEST-BASED

I can dispute the balance and argue repayment protection

20DIGEST-BASED

I can challenge the NTV and oppose possession based on it

21DIGEST-BASED

I can raise a filing-time objection

22DIGEST-BASED

I can challenge the qualifying-occasion count

23DIGEST-BASED

I can ask for repayment arrangements and an adjournment

24DIGEST-BASED

I can ask at the PO hearing to postpone issue of the warrant

25DIGEST-BASED

I can seek an adjournment and consideration of a realistic arrangement

26DIGEST-BASED

I can ask for a repayment arrangement instead of immediate possession

27DIGEST-BASED

I can challenge that excuse and seek applicable repair relief

28DIGEST-BASED

I can seek repairs and compensation for loss caused by breach

29DIGEST-BASED

I can argue the duty remains unmet and seek repairs and compensation

30DIGEST-BASED

I can challenge that excuse and seek repairs

31DIGEST-BASED

I can dispute the provider’s own duties and resulting liability

32DIGEST-BASED

I can bring a separate compensation claim

33CASE SOURCE

I can challenge the NTV and seek dismissal of possession based on it

34CASE SOURCE

I can argue possession is not reasonable and proportionate

35GUIDANCE-BASED

I can raise possession-stage validity arguments and check extension routes

36CASE SOURCE

I can seek leave to appeal and separately request a stay

General legal information, not individual advice. Pending hearings and enforcement still need timely action. Full judgments and current law take priority over a short card.

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I received a PO but neither I nor a representative attended

I received a PO but neither I nor a representative attended

Police have arrived, but the warrant has not yet been executed

Police have arrived, but the warrant has not yet been executed

VCAT granted a stay but police are still preparing to execute the warrant

VCAT granted a stay but police are still preparing to execute the warrant

More than 14 days have passed since I learned of the default PO

More than 14 days have passed since I learned of the default PO

The possession application relies on an unproven NTV ground

The possession application relies on an unproven NTV ground

My landlord has only an NTV or PO and wants to lock me out

My landlord has only an NTV or PO and wants to lock me out

I cleared the arrears before the hearing but my landlord still seeks a PO

I cleared the arrears before the hearing but my landlord still seeks a PO

The third NTV was invalid, but possession continued

The third NTV was invalid, but possession continued

My landlord says newer notice rules do not apply

My landlord says newer notice rules do not apply

The increase notice went to a disputed email address

The increase notice went to a disputed email address

My landlord uses my move-in date despite a later agreement

My landlord uses my move-in date despite a later agreement

My landlord demands higher rent through a renewal email alone

My landlord demands higher rent through a renewal email alone

I overpaid under a defective increase notice

I overpaid under a defective increase notice

I overpaid because I believed an invalid notice

I overpaid because I believed an invalid notice

I paid an increase demanded by phone or text

I paid an increase demanded by phone or text

The increase exceeds comparable market rents

The increase exceeds comparable market rents

I own the movable home and rent only the site

I own the movable home and rent only the site

I repaid rent but my landlord still relies on the arrears NTV

I repaid rent but my landlord still relies on the arrears NTV

My landlord alleges arrears without crediting payments

My landlord alleges arrears without crediting payments

The arrears NTV includes paid or not-yet-due rent

The arrears NTV includes paid or not-yet-due rent

The possession application appears to be out of time

The possession application appears to be out of time

My landlord counts five notices to deny repayment protection

My landlord counts five notices to deny repayment protection

A repayment arrangement could resolve the arrears application

A repayment arrangement could resolve the arrears application

Immediate eviction would cause me serious hardship

Immediate eviction would cause me serious hardship

Approved assistance is due soon but my landlord seeks possession

Approved assistance is due soon but my landlord seeks possession

I have available income to clear arrears

I have available income to clear arrears

My landlord claims an old lease excuses repairs or standards

My landlord claims an old lease excuses repairs or standards

Delayed repairs affected my home and caused loss

Delayed repairs affected my home and caused loss

Repeated patch repairs have not resolved leaks or cracks

Repeated patch repairs have not resolved leaks or cracks

My landlord says existing defects or low rent excuse repairs

My landlord says existing defects or low rent excuse repairs

A common-property fault is blamed entirely on the owners corporation

A common-property fault is blamed entirely on the owners corporation

My landlord breached repair or other duties and I want compensation

My landlord breached repair or other duties and I want compensation

The NTV has a defective ground or missing required attachments

The NTV has a defective ground or missing required attachments

There is a possession ground but eviction would severely affect my household

There is a possession ground but eviction would severely affect my household

I missed an early NTV challenge and my landlord now seeks possession

I missed an early NTV challenge and my landlord now seeks possession

I believe VCAT applied the wrong law when making the PO

I believe VCAT applied the wrong law when making the PO