1. For the reasons provided above, there being no appreciable loss or detriment to the Renter from the contravention of the RT Act by the Rental Providers, the claim for compensation is dismissed.
2. At hearing I indicated to the Rental Providers that the notices of rent increase were invalid and that the rent payable moving forward would be $1,608, unless and until this amount is varied by a valid notice of proposed rent increase, and it has taken effect (being a date at least 60 days after the notice was given).
3. If the Renter has paid more than this amount from the date of the hearing, then she is entitled to a refund of any difference. In the event there is any dispute arising related to the rent payable from 1 May 2024 to when a valid notice has taken effect, then the Renter can seek to renew the proceeding and I will make a determination accordingly. Such a right of renewal applies up to and including 14 August 2024.

[1] Leave is required under section 46(3) if no CAV report has been obtained.