VCAT ordered Homes Victoria to create a residential rental agreement with an occupant who had lived at the premises with his mother for many years, finding he met the statutory requirements under the Residential Tenancies Act and would likely face homelessness if the tenancy was not granted.

In Capital Securities Mortgages Pty Ltd v NAA (Residential Tenancies) [2026] VCAT 40, VCAT held that a mortgagee who had assumed the landlord’s rights by collecting rent could issue a notice to vacate under s 91ZZB to sell the property with vacant possession. Despite significant hardship faced by the renter and his children, the Tribunal found it reasonable and proportionate to make a possession order.

In Xie v Bakshi (Residential Tenancies) [2025] VCAT 1122, VCAT awarded part of the bond to the rental provider for arrears, limited loss of rent, cleaning, carpet cleaning, wall damage and electricity, while also ordering removal of the renters’ TICA listing because the tenancy database entry was inaccurate and unlawful.

In GPC v GEM (Residential Tenancies) [2025] VCAT 1116, VCAT dismissed a possession application despite a valid notice to vacate for family use, holding that eviction was not reasonable and proportionate given the renter’s significant mental health challenges and lack of alternative housing.

In Harris v Pulsoni [2025] VCAT 1107, VCAT dismissed the bulk of a $26,000 renter compensation claim, awarding just $278 for limited maintenance breaches and rejecting claims relating to quiet enjoyment, electricity charges, and alleged contractual breaches.

In Zovi v Ray [2025] VCAT 1053, VCAT granted a possession order after finding a valid notice to vacate for sale, rejecting arguments about delayed sale timing and subletting, and holding that eviction was reasonable and proportionate despite the renter’s long-term occupancy.