Form 44A - Notice of Appeal Pursuant to Section 84(5) of The Residential Tenancies ACT 2004

What this form is for

• • Use this form when appealing a decision made by the Residential Tenancies Board
• • Use when you disagree with a determination regarding tenancy rights or obligations
• • Use when seeking to challenge a decision about rent increases or terminations
• • Use only for appeals under Section 84(5) specifically
• • Do not use for other types of tenancy disputes that fall under different sections

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

Appeals must generally be submitted within 21 days of receiving the original decision, though this timeframe may be extended in exceptional circumstances with the court's permission.

Before you submit

• • Confirm you have the latest version of Form 44A
• • Complete all sections fully and accurately
• • Include specific grounds for appeal
• • Attach any supporting documentation
• • Sign and date the form
• • Keep a copy of the completed form for your records
• • Verify the correct submission address

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the current version of Form 44A from the Courts Service website or office
2. 2Complete all sections with accurate information about the original decision and your grounds for appeal
3. 3Gather any supporting documents that strengthen your appeal
4. 4Sign and date the completed form
5. 5Submit the form to the correct address within the appeal timeframe
6. 6Keep a copy of everything submitted for your records
7. 7Await acknowledgment of receipt and further instructions

Known limitations

• • This form only applies to appeals under Section 84(5) specifically
• • It cannot be used for appeals under other sections of the Residential Tenancies Act
• • The appeal must be based on proper legal grounds, not just disagreement
• • The form doesn't guarantee the appeal will be successful
• • Legal advice may be necessary for complex cases