Nicole Wilde
- Principal
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- LLB
- nicolewilde@tlfc.com.au
- +613 8600 9333
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Nicole specialises in Owners Corporations law. She understands the unique nature of strata living and disputes.
Nicole Wilde aims to achieve workable outcomes for her Owners Corporation clients that reflect the often ongoing shared ownership context of Owners Corporation disputes.
Nicole is highly respected as a leader in the area of Owners Corporation law. She is a regular contributor to various Strata publications and guest speaker at industry events.
As a litigator, former Crown Solicitor and Regulatory Prosecutor, Nicole’s strengths include quickly identifying her client’s issues and providing advice in plain, easy-to-understand language. Nicole is a strong and practical litigator who consistently achieves results for her clients whilst providing accessible and personal service.
Current Key Cases
- WADE v THE OWNERS – UNITS PLAN NO 1754 (Unit Titles) [2018] ACAT 87 (11 September 2018) Read Case.
- Successfully defended an Owners Corporation against lot owner claim involving alleged breach of duty to repair and maintain common property. Read Case;
- Successful defence of a penthouse lot owner against Owners Corporation claim based on alleged unauthorised alteration to the common property. Read Case;
- Successfully defended an Owners Corporation in the A.C.T against unit owner claim. Read Case.
Important Submissions
Note the following submissions have been published by Consumer Affairs Victoria.
- Consultation Questions and Answers for Owners Corporations and Strata Bodies. Click here to download PDF.
- Consumer Property Law Review Issues Paper: Owners Corporations. Click here to download PDF.
Nicole Wilde’s Experience
- Acting for an Owners Corporation for large residential high-rises in Supreme Court proceedings against a plumber’s insurer for defective hydraulic work;
- Defending Owners Corporations in VCAT and Courts against claims by lot owners, service providers, utility providers, and neighbours;
- Prosecuting claims on behalf of Owners Corporations against Owners Corporation managers to terminate contracts and recover monies;
- Preparing high quality and customised leases, licences and deeds of agreement.
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Articles by this author
View AllFor Transparency’s Sake: Respect the Rights of an Eligible Person to Inspect Owners Corporation Records Free of Charge

By Nicole Wilde
22 November 2019
Multiple Owners Corporations: Ever wondered how they are meant to operate?

By Nicole Wilde
15 October 2019
Looking behind an Owners Corporation’s ‘special resolution’ to authorise legal proceedings

By Nicole Wilde
20 August 2019
“No Permit Building Work” in Victoria: When are owner legal claims ‘time-barred’ from being commenced?

By Nicole Wilde
14 May 2019
Combustible Cladding – VCAT’s Decision in the Docklands, Lacrosse Tower Fire Case

By Nicole Wilde
2 April 2019
Making Owners Corporation law easy for committees to understand

By Nicole Wilde
7 February 2019
Important Alert: The new Owners Corporations Regulations 2018 (Vic) come into effect on 2 December 2018.

By Nicole Wilde
11 October 2018
Short-stay accommodation law reform in Victoria: Are you aware of the changes?

By Nicole Wilde
28 August 2018
Considering renovating your apartment? Have you checked you legally own it?

By Nicole Wilde
12 June 2018
Owners Corporations & Retirement Villages in Victoria

By Nicole Wilde
5 June 2018
Mobile Phone Towers on Melbourne Apartment Buildings

By Nicole Wilde
31 May 2018
AGM or Wine?

By Nicole Wilde
5 April 2018