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4/30/2021
John Melis, Lawyer
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I'm sorry to hear about the issues you're having with your rental with the water damage. What you can do is raise a claim against the landlord for not providing you are fit and proper premises to live in. You can raise a compensation claim in the Queensland Civil Administrative Tribunal.
The Queensland Civil Administrative Tribunal "QCAT" is perfect for meditating disputes. It brings parties together to discuss the issues involved.
In most cases, the matter will settle.
You can download the application from the tribunal website.
The following link will assist you further:
www.qcat.qld.gov.au
You draft the complaint in numbered order, detailing the issue and what action you have taken to rectify the matter.
There are help menus on the website that will help you complete the application.
After you lodge your application, you will receive an email from the tribunal with the next steps to action.
Have I answered your question? If any part of my response is unclear, please let me know. It’s my goal to deliver excellent service, so please let me know if there is anything more I can do. Thank you for using our site.
It was my pleasure to help you today, and I thank you for chatting with me. Let me know if you have any other questions.
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Experience: Family Law, Commercial Law, Property law, Probate & Wills, Employment Law, International Law, Criminal and Traffic Law, Litigation Tribunal & Courts
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