Disability Act 2006
DP - 6
Notice to vacate
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Published by the Victorian Government Department of Human Services, Disability Services Division, Melbourne, Australia. January 2009
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Authorised by the State Government of Victoria,
50 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne.
To: Your name
/ X …………………………………………………...Of: Address of the house you live in
/ X …………………………………………………...
……………………………………………………
What is this notice to vacate about?
/ There is a problem at your house.
/ The problem can not be fixed so you need to move out of your house.
When do you need to move out of your house?
120 / Your residential service needs to give you at least 120 days to move out of your house.
/ You need to move out on or before:
Date _ _ / _ _ / _ _
Who else needs to know that you must move out of your house?
Your residential service must tell:
/- Secretary, Department of Human Services
/
- Office of the Public Advocate
/ Your residential service must do this in 1 day.
What can you do if you need the help of an advocate?
/- Call the Office of the Public Advocate
Contact details for the Office of the Public Advocate:
/ Phone: 1300 309 337/ TTY: 03 9603 9529
for people who are deaf or have a hearing, speech or communication impairment
/ Fax: 03 9603 9501
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What can you do if you are not happy about moving?
You may feel unhappy about moving house because:
/
- This form was filled out wrong
/
- You do not think moving house is fair
If you are not happy about moving house you can:
/- Ask the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal for help
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- You must do this within 28 days of getting this letter
Contact details for the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal:
/ Phone: 03 9628 9900/ Fax: 03 9628 9988
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Who gave you this notice to vacate?
/ SignatureX ………………………………………………
/ Name of person
X ………………………………………………
/ What work does this person do?
X ………………………………………………
/ Who does this person work for?
X ………………………………………………
/ Address of the disability service provider
X ………………………………………………
………………………………………………
/ Telephone number
X ………………………………………………
/ Date
X ………………………………………………
Who will get a copy of this notice to vacate?
A copy will be sent to your guardian or administrator:
/ Name of personX ………………………………………………..
/ Address
X ………………………………………………..
………………………………………………….
What these words and pictures mean?
/ advocateA person who helps you say what you think. You can choose who you want to speak on your behalf.
/ Secretary
A person who is in charge of the Department of Human Services.
/ Office of the Public Advocate
Protects the rights of people with a disability. The Office of the Public Advocate can help you in many ways. For example, when you are asked to leave your house.
/ residency rights
The rights you have when living in a rented house.
/ Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal
This is like a small court that makes decisions.
/ guardian / administrator
A person who makes decisions for you when you need help. This person may be a family member, friend or an advocate.
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