A landlord or rooming house proprietor can apply to SACAT for an order requiring the tenant or resident to:

A tenant or resident may do the same.

Types of disputes

These disputes occur when the non-breaching party wants the agreement to continue but also wants the problem to be fixed. They may also want compensation.

Examples where this might happen include:

  • Breaches by a tenant or resident:
    • unauthorised alterations made to the property by a tenant or resident
    • other people living in the property without the landlord or proprietor's approval
    • pets permitted at the property without the landlord or proprietor's approval
    • damage caused by the tenant or resident, or failure to keep the property reasonably clean.
  • Breaches by the landlord or proprietor:
    • attendance at the property without having served a notice for inspection
    • failure to carry out repairs to defects reported by the resident or tenant
    • failure to lodge a tenant's security bond
    • failure to provide proper receipts for rent.

Residential parks

A residential park owner or operator generally has the same rights in these situations as the landlord or proprietor and a residential park resident has the same rights as those of a tenant.

Apply to SACAT

All applications to SACAT are made online. You can use a computer, tablet or smart phone.

Make an application

The application form will prompt you for the information we need.

If you make a SACAT Online Services account, you can return to your application at any time to provide more information or documents before submitting it.

If you are unable to complete the form online, you can contact the Tribunal for assistance on 1800 723 767 and a staff member may assist you complete the form by telephone.

You can also visit SACAT’s offices at Level 4 or 7, 100 Pirie Street, and use a computer at one of SACAT’s public kiosks where staff may also provide assistance.