SACATdeadlines, forms & process
South Australian Civil and Administrative Tribunal
Residential tenancies, housing, and administrative review. TribunalReady tracks every statutory clock, reads your tribunal letters automatically, and walks you through the process — built for self-represented people.
What makes South Australia different
Bond and tenancy disputes start with Consumer and Business Services (CBS), and there is an 'absolute' 28-day bond window. An interstate party can move the matter to the Magistrates Court.
What it costs to file
Commence a case — incl. residential tenancy (Level 1)
$90$67.50 concessionInternal review of a decision (Level 2)
$689$172 concessionGuardianship / administration / mental health
$0
SA tenancy and bond disputes ARE decided at SACAT (the bond money is held by Consumer and Business Services). No separate minor-civil tier — most matters are the Level 1 $90 commencement fee. Indexed each 1 July.
Figures as at 1 July 2025 (FY2025/26). Source: official SACAT fees. Fees re-index — confirm the current amount before you lodge.
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We’re building the SACATruleset — case types, deadlines and the pre-tribunal steps — from primary sources. The habits that win are the same in every state: a clear chronology, dated evidence, and never missing a deadline. Start a case now and we’ll track what we can while we finish South Australia.
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TribunalReady is not a law firm. This page is information, not legal advice. Figures for this state are in early access and not yet lawyer-verified. Statutory periods and fees are amended and CPI-indexed from time to time — verify on the tribunal’s official website before you lodge.