ACT CIVIL AND ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL

APPLICATIONS UNDER RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES ACT 1997- CHECKLIST FOR TENANTS

CHECKLIST

•	ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal application form completed in full.
•	Copy of the Tenancy Agreement along with any additional clauses.
•	A Statement of Particulars in support of your application.

APPLICATIONS BY TENANT/S

BOND DISPUTES

•	Bond Lodgment Form
•	Any correspondence between parties
•	Any receipts for cleaning/gardening etc

EXCESSIVE RENT INCREASE

•	Details of current rent payable.
•	Copy of notice advising of rent increase
•	Details of any hardship.

COMPENSATION OR MAINTENANCE

•	Copies of letters sent to lessor 
•	Monetary amount of compensation being sought (eg: 10% of rent for 13 weeks)

TERMINATION OF TENANCY

•	Copy of notice of intention to vacate
•	Details of any hardship (if applicable)
•	Details of breaches of lease by lessor (if applicable)

PLEASE NOTE:	When lodging an application, the Tribunal requires your application along with a copy for each respondent and one for yourselves at the time of lodgement.  A copy of the application will be forwarded to the respondent, so any confidential information should not be included.