1800 606 313
Apply for free legal help
We can provide free legal information, advice, and representation to renters in Victoria who are at risk of being evicted or losing their home.
We can help with problems including:
- Notices to vacate
- Tenancies impacted by family violence
- Creation and transfer of tenancies
- Compliance orders made against you
- Housing debts including rent arrears, repairs, or maintenance
If you are eligible, we will book you in for an appointment with our lawyers and you will receive ongoing legal representation, including advice, negotiation, and representation at courts and VCAT.
Unfortunately, we cannot assist with all housing and tenancy issues including repairs or help to find housing.
Am I eligible?
You may be eligible if you are:
- Facing a legal problem in Victoria
- At risk of being evicted or leaving your rental home with nowhere else to go
- Experiencing family violence in your rental, or
- Experiencing financial hardship
When you apply for help online, we’ll ask you a few questions to check your eligibility and help match you with the right Justice Connect service.
You can also call us on 1800 616 313 (free from landlines) or 03 8636 4408, (Mon-Fri: 9:30AM-1PM, 2-5PM).
How we can help renters in Victoria
Information
Clear, easy-to-understand explanations about the law.
Representation
A lawyer to speak and act on your behalf in legal matters, including in court or at VCAT.
Referrals
If we can’t help you, we will refer you to another legal service who may be able to help.
Free self-help tools for renters
Is family violence impacting your rental?
If you’re a renter in Victoria facing family violence, our free online tool Home of Your Own can help you understand your rights and take preventative action to stay safely housed.
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Are you behind in rent?
If you’re a renter in Victoria who is behind in rent, facing an eviction, or a rent increase, our free online tool Dear Landlord can guide you through your options and help you take action.
10 mins
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Ask a lawyer a question
If you have a specific, non-urgent legal question about housing or homelessness, you can ask a lawyer for free using Justice Connect Answers.
10 mins
Online legal clinic
Free self-help resources for renters
Where else to get help
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