Welcome to Homeless Law in Practice

An online resource for lawyers and advocates

• Infringements

  Obtain client details. Obtain details of all outstanding fines. Infringement notice or penalty reminder stage. Enforcement order or infringement warrant stage. Fines imposed in open court.

• Housing and Tenancy

  Starting a tenancy; During a tenancy; Ending a tenancy; Tenancy at VCAT; Dealing with the Office of Housing; Definitions; Precedents.

• Credit and Debt

  Taking instructions, Which legislation applies?, Getting relevant documentation, Is the client judgment proof?, Debt collectors and your client's rights, Going to Court, Secured debts and mortgages, Bankruptcy

• Guardianship and Administration

  The law, Before the VCAT hearing, During the VCAT hearing, After the VCAT hearing, Contacts

• For Homeless Law Pro Bono Lawyers

  HPLC Policies and Procedures Manual and key precedents

• For Case Workers

  Tips and information for non-lawyers who work with clients experiencing homelessness