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Tenancy lawyer — bonds, notices and NCAT

The principal has been acting for tenants in the tribunal since 2012, at the CTTT and then NCAT, as an advocate with the Tenants Advice and Advocacy Services before admission, and tenancy fees are set against the amount in dispute.

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What we do here

  • A landlord has kept your bond
  • A termination notice you think is invalid
  • Repairs that are not being done
  • NCAT applications and hearings
  • Landlords ending a tenancy properly

What it costs

Most of this is NCAT work, and NCAT is designed to be used without engaging anyone. Filing fees are modest and additional.

How long it takesNCAT commonly lists a tenancy matter within a few weeks. Advice and a letter go out the same or next business day.
Bond dispute, advice and letterWritten advice and a letter to the agent or landlord.
$900
Termination notice reviewWhether the notice is valid under the Residential Tenancies Act 2010 (NSW) and what follows.
$650
NCAT application and representationPreparation, evidence and one hearing day.
$2,750
Additional NCAT hearing dayWhere the matter does not finish in one day. Per additional day.
From $2,500
Termination notice, preparationSince 19 May 2025 a reason must be given and evidence provided.
$900
Arrears or damage claim at NCATPreparation, evidence and one hearing day.
$2,750

Indicative ranges for common matters, including GST, disbursements extra. Your fee is confirmed in writing before work begins. Full list for this area.

Questions people ask

The landlord. Fair wear and tear is not deductible, and a landlord cannot charge you for a new item to replace an old one — only its residual value.

Six months after the bond is paid out, not six months after the tenancy ends.

Often not. NCAT is designed to be used without one and you generally need leave to be represented. If the other side has a lawyer, that changes.

Only with 60 days written notice, only once in any 12 months, and not at all in the first 12 months of the tenancy. Since 31 October 2024 that applies to fixed-term agreements as well as periodic ones. If you say the increase is excessive you can take it to NCAT, but you have 30 days from the notice to apply.

Guides on this

Taking a matter to NCATWhat it costs, how long it takes, and what the tribunal decides on.Your bond, and how to get it backThe clock starts when the bond is paid out, not when you move.

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