Courts Tasmania

Minor Civil Claims

A Minor Civil Claim is:

  • Any dispute claiming $5000 or less.
  • A claim arising out of a Residential Tenancy or Lease Agreement.
  • A claim to access neighbouring land.
  • Any dispute under the Consumer Credit Code claiming $5000 or less.

See the Fees Schedule for the current fee payable for a claim $1 - $5000.

A reduced fee is payable on a claim filed under the Residential Tenancy Act. See the Fees Schedule

 A person has the right to bring a claim regardless of any agreement or stipulation to the contrary.

Click on the Advice to Parties for more information and view the Power Point Display for an outline of Procedures.