Email advice service
All emails are answered by our team of lawyers, advocates and intake workers with expert knowledge of Victorian rental laws. Emails are answered Monday to Friday and we try to get to as many as possible each day.
We aim to respond within 5 business days, or sooner.
If it’s urgent, please try our advice line or other services.
The current waiting time is 5 days.
Tenant advice line
1800 068 860
Monday to Friday 10.00 am – 2.00 pm
The approximate waiting time is over 30 minutes.
Calls are answered by lawyers, advocates and intake workers with specialist knowledge of Victorian rental laws.
Social housing tenants
1800 068 860
Monday to Friday 9.00 am – 4.00 pm
For tenants in public housing and community housing.
Calls are answered by lawyers with specialist knowledge of Victorian rental laws.
Community worker line
1800 068 860
Monday to Friday 9:00 am – 4.00 pm
Free advice or support for workers at not-for-profit organisations assisting people who rent in Victoria.
Email: admin@tenantsvic.org.au with the subject line “Organisation enquiry”
If it’s urgent, please try one of our practice resources.
Office administration
(03) 9411 1444
Monday to Friday 9:00 am – 5.00 pm
Our administration staff support Tenants Victoria with general business operation and administration. They cannot provide you any advice about renting.
Email: admin@tenantsvic.org.au
Other helpful services
We have put together a list of contacts for other legal and community services that could help.
Please call 000 for emergencies.
Information and advice to tenants, co-tenants and landlords. Monday to Friday between 9.00 am – 5.00 pm.
Tenancy Plus aims to prevent homelessness and support tenants living in social, public and community housing.
The Tenancy Assistance and Advocacy Program (TAAP) provides assistance for tenants in private rental housing, private rooming houses and caravan parks who are in significant financial hardship or affected by family violence.
Anika Legal is a free online legal service for Victorian renters.
If you are at risk of homelessness, Justice Connect can help with free legal advice and support. Monday to Friday between 9.30 am – 5.00 pm.
Victorian Legal Aid focuses on protecting the rights of Victorians and representing those who need it the most. Monday to Friday between 8:00 am – 6:00 pm.
The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) provides fair, efficient and affordable justice for Victorians.
For new or current legal proceedings, phone 1300 018 228, Monday to Friday, between 9:00 am – 4.30 pm.
Disaster Legal Help Victoria provides free legal advice and assistance and referrals to Victorians affected by a disaster. Monday to Friday between 8:00 am – 5:00 pm