Case LawVictoria When VCAT Isn’t an Option: The Interstate Respondent Problem It’s an easy mistake to make. You have what looks like a straightforward claim. It…Dnyaneshwari Vyas31 March 2026
Legislative ReformVictoria The Developer Bond Scheme: A New Safety Net for Apartment Buyers Victoria’s construction landscape is set for a meaningful shift with the introduction of the Developer…Dnyaneshwari Vyas30 March 2026
Legislative ReformVictoria Latent Defect Insurance: A Longer-Term Safety Net As Victoria continues to grapple with widespread building defects and declining consumer confidence, attention is…Dnyaneshwari Vyas30 March 2026
Debt CollectionVictoria When Can an Owners Corporation Commence Bankruptcy Proceedings for Unpaid Levies? Unpaid levies place real pressure on an owners corporation. While many arrears are resolved through…David Bugden1 December 2025
By-LawsMeetingsUncategorisedVictoria Understanding Ordinary, Special and Unanimous Resolutions in Victorian Owners Corporations Resolution Rules: When “Ordinary” Isn’t Enough. What Every Lot Owner in Victoria Needs to Know…David Bugden1 December 2025
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Case LawUncategorisedVictoriaWestern Australia When Lifestyle Fees Collide with the Law: Lessons from Dowling v Lifestyle Management 2 Pty Ltd [2025] VCAT 590 A recent decision of the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) has significant implications for…David Bugden29 August 2025
Debt CollectionNew South WalesQueenslandTechnologyVictoriaWestern Australia Paying Owners Corporation Fees Are Not Optional: Clearing Up the Myths Around Owners Corporations’ Fees Obligations Can an owner refuse to pay their owners corporation (OC) fees, charges or contributions…David Bugden29 August 2025
Case LawVictoria Culpability and Cost: Making Sense of Section 23A(3)(a) Section 23A of the Owners Corporations Act 2006 (Vic) (the Act) represents a clear shift…Dnyaneshwari Vyas27 August 2025
Case LawVictoria Section 23A(3)(b): When Insurance Doesn’t Pay… But Someone Must The other week, we explored section 23A(3)(a) of the Owners Corporations Act 2006 (Vic) (the…Dnyaneshwari Vyas18 August 2025
About StrataDebt CollectionEducationLegislative ReformVictoria Fee Notice Compliance Requirements for Owners Corporations in Victoria: Legislative Obligations and Practical Considerations This article was authored by VIC Senior Associate Eve Whitmore and peer-reviewed by Solicitor Justine…Dnyaneshwari Vyas29 May 2025