Types of Applications
Name of Legislation and Section of the Act | Type of application/decision | Who is the decision maker/respondent | Which form to use and any special requirements. |
Residential Building Work Contracts and Dispute Resolution Act 2016 Section 59(1)(a) | Whether residential building work has been completed satisfactorily | Building contractor/prescribed licensed professional or owner depending on who has lodged the application. | |
Residential Building Work Contracts and Dispute Resolution Act 2016 Section 59(1)(b) | Whether residential building work complies with the Act or an Act that applies to the work or to the building where the work is to be performed. | Building contractor/prescribed licensed professional or owner depending on who has lodged the application. | |
Residential Building Work Contracts and Dispute Resolution Act 2016 Section 59(1)(c) | A dispute between parties to a residential building work contract as to the terms of the contract. | Building contractor/prescribed licensed professional or owner depending on who has lodged the application. | |
Residential Building Work Contracts and Dispute Resolution Act 2016 Section 58 | Review a decision of the Director to reject a notice of dispute under Section 48 Review a decision of the Director to register, or refusal to register a settlement under Section 53(1) Review a decision that is prescribed or under Section 65 | Director of Building Control | Residential Building Disputes – Application to Review – Section 58 Form. |
Residential Tenancy Act 1997, Section 36U(1) effective 20 March 2026 | A refusal to give consent to a tenant keeping a pet/s under Section 36S(1)(b) | Tenant/s | Please note: an application to refuse consent to pet/s on premises must be made within 14 days of the date of being given the request by the tenant. |
Residential Tenancy Act 1997, Section 36U(1)(b) effective 20 March 2026 | Withdrawal of consent to a tenant keeping a pet/s under Section 36T(1) | Tenant/s | Please note: an application to withdraw consent requires the owner to notify the tenant of their intention to withdraw consent and the reasons for the withdrawal. Please include information in your application showing this requirement has been met. |
Residential Tenancy Act 1997, Section 36U(1)(c) effective 20 March 2026 | Application for an order that an animal cannot be kept on residential premises, where no request for consent by the tenant to the owner was made. | Tenant/s |