What is NCAT, VCAT, QCAT and the other state tribunals?
These are the state administrative tribunals that handle strata disputes — NCAT in NSW, VCAT in Victoria, QCAT in Queensland, SACAT in SA, ACAT in the ACT, and equivalents in WA, NT and Tasmania. They're cheap, fast and don't require a lawyer.
Filing fees are usually $50–$500. Hearings are informal and you can represent yourself. They can make orders against owners, the owners corporation or the strata manager — including refunds, repairs, by-law enforcement, removal of the manager and compensation.
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