How do I evict a joint tenant?
How do I evict a joint tenant?
A joint tenant can end the tenancy by giving valid notice, without the agreement of the other tenants, once the tenancy’s fixed term has concluded. This ends the tenancy for everyone in the shared home, all tenants must leave unless a new fixed term tenancy agreement is drawn up for anyone who wants to stay.
What are the 3 different ways that you can settle a dispute without going to court?
The most common forms of ADR are arbitration, mediation, the rent-a-judge program, summary jury trial, and minitrial, although techniques can be combined to form hybrids suited to a particular dispute or legal jurisdiction.
How long can landlord leave you without heating?
24 hours. Under Section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, you have the right to expect your landlord to carry out repairs in a ‘reasonable time’. If it’s an emergency repair as you’ve got no heating or hot water, your landlord should fix this in 24 hours.
How do I complain about a rented accommodation?
You can make a formal complaint by writing a letter to your landlord. Explain your problem and what you want them to do to solve it. Tell them what rights you have and what you think they should have done. Talk to an adviser at your nearest Citizens Advice to find out what rights you have.
What does Consumer Affairs Victoria do about tenancies?
Consumer Affairs Victoria administers laws about all residential tenancies in Victoria, including rooming houses and caravan parks. They give information and advice about disputes between owners and tenants, and about retirement village disputes and complaints.
Are there any free legal services for tenants in Victoria?
The Tenancy Assistance and Advocacy Program (TAAP) provides assistance for tenants in private rental housing, private rooming houses and caravan parks who are in significant financial hardship or affected by family violence. Anika Legal is a free online legal service for Victorian renters.
Where can I get legal advice on tenancy?
If you need legal advice regarding Tenancy Law, then please complete your free legal enquiry form on the left, and we will put you in touch with a Tenancy Law lawyer nearest you, who can help you with Tenancy Law. All applications are subject to a filing fee. The size of the fee depends on the nature of the dispute.
Where can I get advice about renting in Victoria?
They also offer a tenants advice line and email advice service. You can contact them through the Tenants Victoria contact page. For more info on their services or advice about renting, visit the Tenants Victoria website. Housing for the Aged Action Group (HAAG) gives free and confidential advice to older people who live in rental accommodation.