What happens when the tenant files an application for review of rent increases?
The tenant files the application at a residential tenancies office. A hearing date is assigned to the file and the tenant is responsible to personally serve the landlord with a copy of the completed application to director and a financial information form to be completed by the landlord. The landlord must return the completed financial information to the office where the file is going to be heard. All the tenants joined in the application are able to view this information. The landlord and tenants attend the hearing in order to give evidence. Evidence is collected by the tenancy officer and within 14 days a director’s order will be made.
