We are expert Owners Corporations lawyers and have one of the largest dedicated team of lawyers who specialise in Owners Corporations Law in Victoria. We believe Owners Corporations want to maintain peaceful, functional living environments for owners. Our mission is to provide a fresh perspective on resolving legal disputes and to inspire Owners Corporations to achieve outcomes that preserves the value of assets and restores harmony.
Owners Corporations legal matters are unique. We are experienced Owners Corporations lawyers who act in Victoria and the Australian Capital Territory (ACT).
Engaging a lawyer that is an expert in Owners Corporations law can make all the difference.
Our Track Record
Our team provides practical, plain-language advice to committees and managers who need clear guidance on complex issues. We understand the pressures facing owners corporation committees and managers and we tailor our advice accordingly.
As Owners Corporation lawyers, we have extensive experience appearing at VCAT, ACAT, County Court of Victoria and the Supreme Court of Victoria with a strong track record across both contentious and advisory matters.
Click here to see our page on some of our reported decisions.
Our Videos
See our video on Owners Corporation committee’s being able to engage lawyers directly without assistance from managers below:
See our video on tips for lot owners in dealing with the Owners Corporations’ manager and committees:
See our video on the changes to the Owners Corporations Act 2006 which came into force on 1 January 2021:
Our Services
For details about how we, as expert Owners Corporations lawyers can assist Owners Corporations in building warranty defect litigation against builders, plumbers, building surveyors and architects see our building warranty defect claim page here.
As expert Owners Corporations lawyers, Tisher Liner FC Law have substantial experience in the following Owners Corporations matters:
- Representation in the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) Owners Corporations List regarding all issues affecting Owners Corporations including:
- Enforcing Owners Corporations Rules;
- Testing the meaning or validity of Owners Corporations Rules;
- Obtain orders that lot owners comply with their legal obligations;
- Compliance with statutory procedures for making decisions and validity of decisions;
- Defending applications by lot owners and occupiers;
- Advice on the merits of prosecuting and defending legal proceedings involving Owners Corporations generally;
- Attending annual general meetings (AGMs) and special general meetings (SGMs) and grievance committees;
- Domestic Building Warranty claims against Builders, architects and plumbers by Owners Corporations for defective building works affecting common property;
- Water Act claims;
- Adverse possession and easements;
- Disputes between Owners Corporations and lot owners;
- Preparing owners corporation rules;
- preparing resolutions, postal ballots and meeting papers for owners corporations;
- Quick, efficient and cost-effective recovery of overdue Owners Corporation levies through VCAT;
- Advice on the legal duties of Owners Corporations, Committee Members and Managers;
- Advice on compliance with statutory procedures;
- Drafting legally enforceable and tailored Owners Corporation Rules;
- Advice on procedural requirements for implementing significant Owners Corporation decisions relating to expensive repair and maintenance or upgrade projects;
- Preparing licences and leases over common property;
- Advice on repair and maintenance costs being raised using the ‘substantial benefit’ principle;
- Preparing tailored service agreements such as building management, concierge services and maintenance contracts specific to Owners Corporations;
- Advice on approving changes to the legal boundaries on the plan of subdivision;
- Advice on determining what is common property and what is private lot property and interpreting plans of subdivisions;
- Converting older Company Title and Service Company properties into Owners Corporations; and
- Representation at the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal for all Units Plan matters.
Owners Corporation Knowledge Centre
See some of our useful information for Owners Corporations managers, committees and lot owners below.
- Click here to read our Frequently Asked Questions on Owners Corporations. It provides a list of the most common questions we receive and their answers.
- Click here to download our flyer: Resolution Cheat Sheet
- Check out our page on Short Stay Accommodation here.
- Click here to download our flyer: TLFC Water Claim Fact Sheet
Whether you’re an OC manager or a lot owner, explore the TLFC Owners Corporation Blog Archive for expert insights, case law updates and practical guidance tailored for everyone involved in strata living.
Listen to the Owners Corporations Podcast relevant to Owners Corporations, their committees and managers. They are available to listen 24/7. Some of our topics include:
Need Assistance?
For assistance with Owners Corporations matters please contact Phillip Leaman, the principal of the Owners Corporation Team by email [email protected] or by phone 03 8600 9314.
