BREAKING NEWS:
Latest Changes for OC Act came into force on 1 December 2021. Please read the Owners Corporation Act Victoria page on this site for further details.
Owners Corporation Act Victoria (theocguide.com.au)
LEGAL
On occasion you are going to require expert legal advice when dealing with Owners Corporation matters, from arrears recovery to contractual disputes, and issues you may never expect to encounter. You, as an individual lot owner, Owners Corporation Committee or Owners Corporation Manager can get so far trying to understand the legislation and second guess the outcomes you may wish to achieve, but nothing compares to good legal advice to assist you in achieving a positive outcome.
Over a period of years either sitting in VCAT or attempting to negotiate ‘Commercial Resolutions’ We have found an investment in legal expertise to be a necessity, when things get a little complex.
Over many years of experience with Owners Corporation legal challenges in Victoria, We can assist with recommending competent and responsive legal counsel where required.
From experience we can recommend the following –
Harish Nair an Associate Partner at PCL Lawyers
SMALL OC – Two Lot Owners Corporation
Two Lot OC – Legal exemptions for owners corporations with two lots.
LEGISLATION
Owners Corporation Act 2006 – The Owners Corporation legislation which came into effect on 1st January 2008. Note changes as at 1 December 2021.
Owners Corporations Regulations 2007 – Owners Corporation Regulations 2007 (please read in conjunction with OC Act 2006)
Residential Tenancies Regulations 2008 – If you are leasing out or intending to lease out your apartment or commercial lot seek professional advice from a Licensed Real Estate Agent. This link is provided for information only.