Property, Building & Construction | Strata

Strata Dispute Specialist Lawyers

Multiple Office Locations

Sydney, NSW, ACT & WA

Multilingual Lawyers

24/7 access

50+ years of collective experience

Multiple Office Locations

Sydney, NSW, ACT & WA

Multilingual Lawyers

24/7 access

50+ years of collective experience

As specialist strata lawyers, Lionheart Lawyers deal with all issues relating to strata law, owners corporations (previously called a ‘body corporate’) and strata management.

Our experience in strata law is extensive, from providing expert advice and drafting the initial strata by-laws to assisting in disputes relating to defective building works and recovery of unpaid fees.

We are here to assist you at any stage and with any strata dispute.

Legal Advice for Strata Disputes

We advise owners corporations and strata managers on a broad range of disputes, including:

building defect disputes, including claims under the Home Building Act 1989 and Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020;
contractual disputes arising from building contractors who do not deliver on what was requested, or if there are building defects that need to be remedied;
disputes regarding the common property such as retaining walls and trees;
disputes with individual owners regarding payment of fees and recovery of unpaid fees;
disputes with tenancies and leases; and
disputes regarding non-compliance with the strata by-laws and enforcement of those by-laws.

We are experts in working with strata managers and owners corporations in disputes with builders and developers of strata schemes. Our vast experience spans residential flat buildings, mixed-use developments, child care centres and boarding homes. We can also help with making insurance claims should you need to undertake expensive repairs to the buildings covered by the owners corporation’s building insurance.

Whatever your dispute may be, rest assured that we will guide you through the process and endeavour to find a suitable solution in the fastest time possible.

Expert Owners Corporation (Body Corporate) Solicitors

When navigating the complex and myriad laws surrounding strata, strata management and owners corporations, you will need the trusted advice and assistance of an experienced owners corporation/strata solicitor.

Our proficient strata lawyers can assist the owners corporation to ensure that construction of the strata complex is compliant with the relevant state’s building laws and that you receive all necessary certifications in a timely manner.

We can assist with setting up the body corporate or strata management after a new build has been completed. We will draft the required by-laws to ensure that the entire strata property is managed correctly and all interests are protected. Our solicitors are skilled in drafting both complex and simple strata by-laws to suit the requirements of an owners corporation, whether big or small.

If your owners corporation wishes to restructure or change anything in its management, we will ensure that this process goes smoothly with minimal disruption to the function of the owners corporation.

If you have any issues relating to a strata scheme, common property, owners corporation or building defects, call Lionheart Lawyers so that one of our expert strata lawyers can provide you with immediate assistance.

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Lionheart Lawyers are leaders in providing clear and concise legal advice and solutions. We take the time to understand your circumstances and offer tailored and customised advice and services to achieve your optimal outcome.

Our premium legal services are delivered by a team of highly qualified and personable professionals with more than 50 years of collective experience.

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[Charbel] is highly knowledgeable, professional and very client service focused and made the entire process go smoothly and kept me informed every step of the way. Charbel, thank you for your excellent service and guidance and for giving me a sense of peace throughout the most stressful part of my life. I am forever grateful!!

One of the best law firms in Australia, Lionheart Lawyers 👍 continually provides clients with excellent services. Wonderful team of professionals to deal with from office support to solicitors. Always has a quick response time, and good advice. Incredibly impressed and will be sure to use again in the future. Majed and Julina Thank you so much for your amazing help!

I had a very good experience with Lionheart Lawyers. They pursued my motor vehicle accident case. Majed and Julina really assisted me throughout my case; they constantly made me feel comfortable and were always going above and beyond to help in any way while achieving the best outcome. Both him and Julina, along with the team at Lionheart, were constantly professional, kind and supportive throughout the whole process. I 100% recommend.

Lionheart are the best legal team you can have on your side. They have been our legal firm for over 7 years. The team are very good at what they do, we trust them with all legal issues big or small and for all legal advice which is always motivated by our best interest.There isn't another legal firm that will work for you as hard and with your best interest at heart as these guys. Thanks to Charbel and Nazih and team!

Lionheart Lawyers were excellent. From the very start I knew I was finally working with the best. Charbel Azzi and his team including Judiel Garcia were on top of every matter and providing the best advice. My case was a very complex case and the team used both great legal knowledge and expertise but also were able to 'think outside of the square'. I will be recommending them to friends and family. I felt totally supported throughout the legal process.

In a time of my life where it was the most challenging, stressful moments I would always feel better after speaking to Nazih, Judiel and Christie who always had patience with me and they would always explain and updated me on how my case was going. I am so thankful and appreciate everything the team has done for myself and my children. They are more than a business they have a genuine care where they will do their best and have the most upmost morals and fairness.

Thank you Charbel for navigating our highly complex and multifaceted matter from beginning to end, with skill, professionalism and empathy. Your personal attention to the details and nuance and your guidance throughout made an invaluable difference. A huge commendation to Bonnie as well for her diligence and hard work.

Lionheart lawyers exceptional handling of my case resulted in a victorious outcome Charbel and Judiel's expertise, dedication and strategic approach exceeded my expectations. Highly recommended for legal representation. Highly recommended.

I am extremely pleased with the service from Lionheart Lawyers, from the first time I met the team in the office to the way I was treated was truly professional. The team responded to my every query promptly and worked very hard to achieve the best outcome and leave no stone unturned in there pursuit for justice and the rights of the client. The team make you feel so comfortable at every stage and explain things very well so you understand your case and you can make the best decisions moving forward.

This group, especially the principal are very good. One of the best I have ever met. Charbel and his team did a very good job for me. I just relaxed as I knew my case was in safe hands. He is a thorough lawyer and will leave no stones unturned. The opponents shiver when he is on. Highly recommended. Nominal fee. Very satisfied client.

From start to finish Majed Issa & his team were excellent & highly professional. Majed gave sound, honest and open advice which left me feeling extremely comfortable & I always new where my case was at. Majed’s communication was amazing & he always responded in a timely manner & quite often he contacted me after business hours to make sure I received any updates or a response to my questions. I truly felt a genuine care & understanding which goes along way!

Charbel Azzi and his colleagues left no stone unturned in ensuring the best result for my situation. Thank you for all your help and I have no hesitation in recommending your practice.

Excellent service and extremely professional, I can't thank the team at Lionheart Lawyers for all their professional support and assistance in delivering exceptional client service. Highly recommend!

Charbel Azzi

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Nazih Touma

Legal Practitioner Director

Majed Issa

Accredited Specialist Director

Strata Dispute Specialist Lawyers

Legal Advice for Strata Disputes

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