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Small claims

The Small Claims Tribunals hear claims up to $30,000. Common types of disputes involve goods, services, or residential tenancy agreements not exceeding 2 years.

File a small claim

Find out about the Small Claims Tribunals and the process to file a small claim.

Respond to a small claim

Find out what it means if you receive a notice about a small claim made against you and what you need to do.

Understand the outcomes of a small claim

A small claim may lead to different outcomes, depending on the order made by the Small Claims Tribunals.

Going to court for a small claim

Both the claimant and the respondent must attend court. Find out what to prepare and expect for consultations and hearings at the Small Claims Tribunals.

Set aside a small claims order made in your absence

If you did not attend a Small Claims Tribunals court session, a default order may be made against you. You may apply to set aside this order within a month of the order date.

Execute or enforce a small claims order

The claimant or counterclaimant may execute or enforce an order by the Small Claims Tribunals if the other party does not comply with it.

Appeal against a small claims order

The claimant or respondent may appeal against a decision by the Small Claims Tribunals under specific circumstances. Find out about the process and the fees payable.

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Last updated on 09 July 20212021/07/09.