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Owners Corporations Case Law update- Stop that Noise!

So what is the case? The case is JRVT Pty Ltd v Traczyk (Owners Corporations) [2025] VCAT 108 What is it about? This proceeding concerns the building located at 50 Barry Street Carlton, Victoria, (‘the building’), which is a 7-storey high-rise comprising 90 lots on the plan of subdivision. Most residential lots in the building are primarily used for student accommodation. The applicants claim that the respondent engaged on a course of conduct (related to...
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Celebrating Best Lawyers Awards

This recognition is a testament to their unwavering commitment to excellence and their significant contributions to the legal profession Congratulations to our awardees: As we continue to strive for excellence in our practices, we are grateful for the trust and support of our clients and colleagues This award not only honours our individual accomplishments but also underscores our commitment to providing unparalleled legal services Stay tuned for more updates, and congratulations once again to...
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Owners Corporations / Owners Corporations & Strata

Owners Corporations Case Law update – Water ingress into lots from common property?

What is it about? The applicant seeks repairs and damages from the Owners Corporation for a damp concrete slab in the second bedroom of his ground floor flat in Elwood. The 1960’s block of flats comprises 8 flats, 4 on the ground floor and 4 on the first floor. The building is a solid brick building built on a concrete slab. It has extensive concrete paving around perimeter of the building. The applicant made a...
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Owners Corporations / Owners Corporations & Strata

Owners Corporations Case law update- Lot owner asks VCAT to change the AGM Minutes please! VCAT says “No”.

What is it about? The case is about a lot owner who sought various orders including: The applicant sought an order directing the Owners Corporation to retrospectively amend the annual general meeting minutes to remove reference to alleged property damage by the occupant of the applicants lot to common property, namely the lobby door and the door of Lot 9. The applicant also sought an order that the minutes of the 2022 annual general meeting...
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