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Leon, Solicitor
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John Melis, Lawyer
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VerifiedHi, I’m John Melis, solicitor, and I am in Australia. I want to thank you for taking the time to chat with us today. I can hear that this is important for you. If I understand you correctly I suggest the following:
You will be able to raise a civil claim against the pest inspection company for compensation on this particular matter.
There was a failure by this Company.
You can raise your compensation claim under the Australian Consumer Law.
The Queensland Civil Administrative Tribunal “QCAT” is perfect for meditating disputes. It forces the parties to come together to discuss the issues involved.
In most cases at mediation, the matter will settle.
The document you file in the tribunal is the points of claim.
Draft the complaint chronologically, detailing the issue and what action you have taken to rectify the matter.
The following link will assist you further:
www.qcat.qld.gov.au
There are various help menus on the website that will assist you in finalising the application.
Once you lodge your application, you will receive notice from the tribunal with the next steps to follow.
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I’m pleased I could assist with your problem today. All the best for the future, and if there is anything else that I can help you with today, please let me know.
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