Tribunals don't have jurisdiction over interstate landlords

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  1. Perthguy

    Perthguy Well-Known Member

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    There is company stuff in this write up by a lawyer. Just need a lawyer to interpret it ;)

    vcat jurisdiction over interstate residents
     
  2. Lil Skater

    Lil Skater Well-Known Member

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    Touché!
     
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  3. D.T.

    D.T. Specialist Property Manager Business Member

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    Not in QLD

    It’s just one simple line in the legislation in Queensland that allows them to hear the tenancy issues no matter where the parties are, and for whatever reason in NSW, they won’t do that. It makes no sense,” Ms Pilkington said.
     
  5. D.T.

    D.T. Specialist Property Manager Business Member

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    Queensland was the smarter state (opposite day today or something? :p) and pre-empted the situation by calling itself a court in QUEENSLAND CIVIL AND ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL ACT 2009 - SECT 164 Tribunal is a court of record

    However, calling yourself superman doesn't mean you can fly.

    This stuff has already happened in NSW/Vic/SA. WA already uses magistrates court so no effect there. Willing to wager that QLD will be called out sooner or later.