Strata lawyers advise owners and owners corporations on by-laws, levies, defects and disputes.
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Strata disputes cover by-law breaches, renovations, levies, building defects and management. Many go first to mediation and then the state tribunal.
Why strata & body corporate matters
More Australians live in strata than ever, and disputes over by-laws, repairs and levies can be costly and stressful.
The Australian context
Strata schemes are governed by state legislation, such as the Strata Schemes Management Act in NSW and the Owners Corporations Act in Victoria, with disputes going to state tribunals after mediation.
★★★★★★★★★★4.9(1,190)Google rating from 1,190 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
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Vicki Philipoff Settlements Perth provides legal services in West Perth, WA. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Strata & Body Corporate and Business & Commercial Law.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreStrata & Body Corporate · Business & Commercial Law · Licensed Conveyancing (non-lawyer) · Wills & Estates · Commercial Property & Leasing · Family Property Settlement · Litigation & Dispute ResolutionFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.3 languagesLanguages mentioned on the firm’s website: italian, german
★★★★★★★★★★4.9(839)Google rating from 839 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
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Laf Conveyancing provides legal services in Sydney, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Strata & Body Corporate and Planning & Environment.
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Laf Conveyancing provides legal services in Norwest, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Strata & Body Corporate and Planning & Environment.
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JHL Conveyancing provides conveyancing services in Brisbane City, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Strata & Body Corporate and International Family Law & Hague Abduction.
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Laf Conveyancing provides conveyancing services in Nerang, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Strata & Body Corporate and Planning & Environment.
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West Perth Property Settlements provides legal services in West Perth, WA. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Family Property Settlement and Family Law.
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KDD Conveyancing Services provides conveyancing services in Ellenbrook, WA. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Commercial Property & Leasing and Strata & Body Corporate.
Property & Conveyancing+5 moreCommercial Property & Leasing · Strata & Body Corporate · Business & Commercial Law · Building & Construction · Planning & EnvironmentFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
★★★★★★★★★★4.6(176)Google rating from 176 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Mueller JS & Co Strata Lawyers provides legal services in Arncliffe, NSW. Listed practice areas include Strata & Body Corporate, Property & Conveyancing and Building & Construction.
Crows Nest, NSW · Sydney North Shore & Northern Beaches
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Homeworld Conveyancing provides conveyancing services in Crows Nest, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Strata & Body Corporate and Commercial Property & Leasing.
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Shellie Graham Conveyancing provides conveyancing services in East Albury, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Strata & Body Corporate and Agribusiness & Rural Law.
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Shellie Graham Conveyancing provides conveyancing services in Howlong, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Strata & Body Corporate and Agribusiness & Rural Law.
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Shellie Graham Conveyancing provides conveyancing services in Albury, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Strata & Body Corporate and Agribusiness & Rural Law.
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Click Conveyancing provides conveyancing services in Eastgardens, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Strata & Body Corporate and Business & Commercial Law.
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Love Homes Conveyancing provides conveyancing services in Sydney, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing and Strata & Body Corporate.
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Navigate Law provides legal services in Mountain Creek, QLD. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Property & Conveyancing and Wills & Estates.
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Laf Conveyancing provides conveyancing services in Blaxland, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Planning & Environment and Strata & Body Corporate.
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★★★★★★★★★★4.8(92)Google rating from 92 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
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Satsias Andrew provides conveyancing services in Gungahlin, ACT. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Strata & Body Corporate and Planning & Environment.
Property & Conveyancing+6 moreStrata & Body Corporate · Planning & Environment · Business & Commercial Law · Partner & Family Visas · Wills & Estates · Estate Planning & Testamentary Trusts
★★★★★★★★★★4.9(88)Google rating from 88 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
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Mint Settlements provides legal services in Perth Cbd, WA. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Strata & Body Corporate and Family Property Settlement.
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Longmore & Associates provides conveyancing services in Goulburn, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Building & Construction.
Property & Conveyancing+3 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Building & Construction · Strata & Body Corporate
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(79)Google rating from 79 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
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One Step Conveyancing Services provides conveyancing services in Woolgoolga, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Licensed Conveyancing (non-lawyer).
Property & Conveyancing+4 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Licensed Conveyancing (non-lawyer) · Strata & Body Corporate · Building & Construction
★★★★★★★★★★4.8(66)Google rating from 66 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
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Steindls Lawyers & Notary provides legal services in Surfers Paradise, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Notary Public & JP Services.
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★★★★★★★★★★4.9(65)Google rating from 65 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
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Ubrihien Delma provides conveyancing services in Merimbula, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Commercial Property & Leasing.
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(62)Google rating from 62 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
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Laf Conveyancing provides conveyancing services in Mudgee, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Strata & Body Corporate and Planning & Environment.
Property & Conveyancing+5 moreStrata & Body Corporate · Planning & Environment · Building & Construction · Business & Commercial Law · Commercial Property & Leasing
Understand the next step
A practical guide to strata & body corporate
What to discuss at the first meeting
Identify the scheme, your role and the decision or dispute. A purchase-records review, by-law question and existing dispute can require different instructions and evidence.
Confirm that the adviser handles the relevant state’s strata or body-corporate framework.
How the engagement may progress
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Provide the address, parties and current contract or notice. Explain whether anything has been signed and identify every agreed date.
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Ask which terms, searches and ownership questions will be reviewed. Explain finance, proposed use and any linked transaction.
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Agree who communicates with agents, lenders and the other side. Confirm how documents are approved and what happens if the matter is delayed or disputed.
Fees and the scope of work
Separate legal fees from searches, registration, taxes and third-party expenses. Complex ownership, negotiations or a dispute may fall outside an advertised conveyancing price.
Ask for a written scope identifying the work you are authorising, the person responsible and when costs will be reviewed. If you only want advice on one step, say so before the firm begins wider work.
Dates to raise at first contact
Seek review before signing where possible. Ask about the actual dates in your documents; cooling-off and completion arrangements differ across states and transactions.
Questions to ask a strata & body corporate adviser
Which records are needed to assess this issue?
What internal or external resolution process is available?
What is included and what counts as extra work?
Have you handled this kind of transaction or dispute?
What must be decided before signing or the next scheduled date?
Directory guidance updated 19 September 2026. General information to help you prepare for a conversation with a professional; not advice about your individual matter. Check current requirements with the relevant authority.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Where are strata disputes decided?
Usually by the state tribunal, such as NCAT in NSW or VCAT in Victoria, after mediation.
Lawyer or conveyancer?
For a straightforward residential purchase or sale, a licensed conveyancer is usually enough. Use a solicitor if the property is unusual, the contract has non-standard terms, or there is a dispute or estate involved.
When should I get the contract checked?
Before you sign or bid at auction. Once contracts are exchanged or you've bought at auction, your ability to withdraw is limited.
