When does a building dispute go to VCAT?

This fact sheet provides information about when a building dispute might go to VCAT.

2 October 2017

Generally, most disputes must first be taken to Domestic Building Dispute Resolution Victoria (DBDRV). If you have been through the DBDRV process and still haven’t reached a resolution, you may be able to take your dispute to VCAT.

This fact sheet covers:

• when you can take your domestic building dispute to VCAT
• What you should do if your builder or tradesperson has issued VCAT proceedings against you
• The kinds of orders VCAT can make in domestic building disputes

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