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These templates and examples assist with different types of claims for compensation from the landlord (officially called the rental provider).

Claim example for a broken heater

Claim example for multiple issues

Compensation claim template

To create your own table to record the details of a compensation claim you can use our template.

Example of reason for notice: compensation for repair and quiet enjoyment breaches

The following is an example of what to include at the ‘Reason for notice’ section in the ‘Notice of breach of duty to rental provider of rented premises’.

Example of claim details for compensation for breaches relating to repairs and quiet enjoyment

View this extract from the VCAT application form for an example of claim details for breaches relating to repairs and quiet enjoyment of your home.

Template letter about notice of intention to break the lease

This is a template for a letter to your landlord (officially called the rental provider) or agent about your notice of intention to break the lease.

Template letter about terminating lease by consent before renter lives in the rental

This is a template for a letter to your landlord (officially called the rental provider) or agent seeking immediate termination of the lease due to the poor state of the rental before you live in the premises.

Breach of duty notice form

This example of a reason for a breach of duty notice to the landlord (officially called the rental provider) is about your rented home not being in good repair. A breach of duty is when the landlord fails to carry out their duties under the law.

Template letter to challenge use of a rental app

If you have been requested or required to use a rental app by your agent or landlord (officially called the rental provider) and want to challenge this, you can use our template letter.

Application for urgent mould repairs

This is an example of what to include in the claim details of a VCAT application for urgent mould repairs. See page 6 of the document.

These forms are examples of VCAT applications for restraining orders involving illegal eviction and unlawful entry by a landlord (officially called the rental provider).