Welcome to the TLFC Owners Corporation Blog Archive.

As one of Victoria’s leading firms in Owners Corporation law, Tisher Liner FC Law provides timely legal commentary and case law analysis to support the strata community. This blog archive features our most recent publications, offering expert perspectives on legislative updates, dispute resolution and compliance obligations.


Stay informed with the most recent articles and expert commentary from across the strata and Owners Corporation. Whether you’re a lot owner, committee member, or strata manager, these blogs offer valuable perspectives on governance, compliance, insurance, and community living. Register for our Owners Corporation Blog list to receive our latest blogs.


Owners Corporations Case law update – Hot Water Services – Can’t I put them anywhere?

Owners Corporations Case law update – Balconies and Waterproofing- who is responsible?

Owners Corporations Case law update – Section 18- Commencing Legal Proceedings

Owners Corporation blog – Voting at Meetings – Ordinary Resolutions

Owners Corporations Case Law update – Benefit Principle

Owners Corporations Case Law update – Stop that Noise!

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

Owners Corporations Case Law update – Lot owners ask VCAT to change the AGM Minutes please! VCAT says “No”.

Smokers keep your smoke out of my space!

Developers know your obligations

Committees- a recap on the legal technicalities associated with committee elections and membership

When the Owners Corporation has no funds – what do you do?

Owners Corporations Act update – Form changes from Consumer Affairs Victoria

Loans to Owners Corporations – Tips and Tricks

Owners Corporation case law update- Common property car park free for all! But not after VCAT intervenes

Owners Corporation case law update- Developers and Managers beware!!

Owners Corporations Case law update- The Saint-John Decision- Lot owners have a right to emails and phone numbers!

Pay up lot owners or lose your lot!

Stop Suing Managers!! The Owners Corporation Manager

Owners Corporation Case Law update – Ford v Owners Corporation SP24717 (Owners Corporations) [2024] VCAT 547

Is this the death of short stay accommodation in apartment buildings in Victoria?

Owners Corporation Case Law Update – Smith v Owners Corporation Plan No. RP002839 (Owners Corporations) [2024] VCAT 447

Owners Corporation Case Law Update-Richardson Case – [2024] VCAT 582 -Amendments to plans of subdivision

Disclosure obligations for Strata Managers in Victoria: Access to owner’s contact information

Investigations into building wide issues like leaks from flexi hoses

If there’s a leak from upstairs, does the owners corporation get involved?


If any of these topics raise questions for your Owners Corporation or strata committee, our experienced team is here to help. Contact us for tailored legal guidance.