Tenancy
Living in a rental property means that a tenant has entered into a ‘residential tenancy agreement’ with a landlord. The CTTT's Tenancy Division deals with disputes between landlords and tenants who have entered into such an agreement.
Agreements can be between private landlords and private tenants. The Residential Tenancies Act 1987 does not apply to hotels and motels, boarders and lodgers, protected tenancies, and commercial or retail tenancies.
| Note: Agreements between social housing provider landlords and tenants are dealt with in the Social Housing division. |
Applications
The CTTT can hear and determine applications from landlords, tenants and occupants. Lodge an tenancy application online or download an application form.
Top of pageDisputes
The common types of tenancy disputes are:
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Termination of the residential tenancy agreement
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Rental bond
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Breaches of the agreement, for example rent arrears
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Rent increases
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Uncollected goods
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Recognising occupants as tenants.
Mortgagee repossessions
From 19 June 2009 when a tenant is given notice to vacate by a mortagee, they may apply to the CTTT to recover any rent paid in advance, or other fees and charges to occupy the premises paid during the notice period. Learn more about the legislative changes to residential tenancy mortgagee repossessions.
Legislation
Residential Tenancies Act 1987
Landlord and Tenant (Rental Bond) Act 1977