If you have been invited to a mediation for a residential tenancy dispute, you need to attend unless you have authorised someone else, such as a housemate, to participate in the mediation and reach agreement on your behalf. A hearing will be scheduled for a later date if one of the parties does not attend and is not represented.  \r\r If you’re taking part in Fast Track Mediation and Hearing and you don’t come to your mediation, you might also miss your hearing as it’s likely to be on the same day. \r\r In some cases, if you don’t come to your mediation, VCAT may order you to pay the other party’s costs.