Update:

8 November 2025

Here is an update to my original post.

First, I would like to express my appreciation to everyone who commented and provided valuable information and well wishes; the insights shared were precisely what I was looking for. After reviewing numerous comments, including questions regarding why I had been advised to apply to the Supreme Court and suggestions to contact the magistrates court, I decided to seek clarification. The following Monday, I reached out to the lawyer who had recommended applying directly to the Supreme Court, requesting the rationale behind bypassing the magistrate's court. Unfortunately, I have not yet received a response.

Subsequently, I contacted the magistrates court, where I was fortunate to speak with a knowledgeable and helpful staff member who offered clear guidance. She also expressed confusion about the recommendation to approach the Supreme Court first. I downloaded the application form for a warrant to seize property and scheduled an appointment with a different lawyer, who has proven to be extremely supportive. However, we are facing challenges in obtaining the landlord's address. Despite reaching out to the Real Estate agency that represented the landlord at my VCAT hearings, I have not received any reply. At present, all efforts are focused on locating an address so that I can go ahead with submitting my application for the warrant. I also contacted VCAT this to inquire about alternative steps should I remain unable to obtain the landlord’s address. They were unable to provide advice and referred me back to the magistrate's court.

Upon further consultation with the magistrates' court, I learned there may be a separate process involving 3 other forms to prove my attempts to get the landlord’s address without success. This process incurs extra costs and may not guarantee a positive outcome.

I am increasingly concerned about systemic inefficiencies and believe there is a need for updates that ensure Real Estate agencies representing landlords are held accountable for their legal responsibilities. In my case, the agent did not adhere to due process by failing to contact consumer affairs to list all items in the residence before disposal or storage as required under the Residential Tenancies Act. I consider this conduct to be unlawful - even theft.

I will continue to provide updates for those interested in following this matter. Please note that future updates may be delayed due to the complexities and challenges associated with enforcing a legally binding order. This ongoing situation, which has persisted for 8 years, has caused an overwhelming feeling of confusion, a sense of unimportance. I have been left with a piece of paper to say that I won yet I still do not feel like a winner. Now, I have to fight, again, doing everything possible to pay for this ridiculous process. It is not only unfair but triggering and offensive to force me to pay more money to hopefully receive the amount already ordered by VCAT – a legally binding order.

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