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Strata Litigation, Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Pobi Lawyers have extensive experience to assist our clients in the following area of law:

Litigation and dispute resolution

  • All strata and community title law disputes in NCAT
  • Contract law, including enforcement of contractual rights, breach of contract and termination of contract in commercial contracts and business agreements
  • Claims in negligence and breaches of the Australian Consumer Law (ACL), including mismanagement or misrepresentation
  • Property disputes involving trespass and nuisance
  • Disputes involving retaining walls and dividing fences
  • Access to neighbouring land disputes
  • Commercial Lease disputes
  • Easement disputes

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Pobi Lawyers has delivered specialist strata legal services for over a decade, providing trusted advice and tailored solutions.

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enquiries@pobilawyers.com

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Level 36, Gateway,
1 Macquarie Place Sydney NSW 2000

Phone

02 8324 7565

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      Michael’s areas of specialisation include:

      • Advice on obligations and disputes relating to the maintenance and repair of common property under section 106 of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015.
      • Representation in claims related to breach of duty to maintain and repair common property.
      • Resolving complex strata disputes between lot owners and owners corporations.
      • Advice and litigation related to by-law disputes, including cases involving unreasonable refusal of by-law claims.
      • Advice and representation in loss of rent and damages claims before the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT).
      • Handling disputes over unauthorised works to common property.
      • Claims involving unreasonable refusal of by-laws before NCAT.
      • Representation and advice on compulsory strata management orders under section 237 of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015.
      • Legal counsel on retaining wall disputes.
      • Handling building defects claims, including appearances in the Tribunal and the Supreme Court of NSW.
      • Comprehensive litigation and alternative dispute resolution services.
      • Drafting and registering special by-laws tailored to the needs of individual strata schemes.

      Before founding Pobi Lawyers, Michael honed his skills at some of Sydney’s most respected strata law firms. He and his team regularly appear before the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) and participate in mediations, representing clients effectively in strata disputes and building defect litigation.

      Michael’s approach combines strategic legal counsel with practical, client-focused solutions, helping clients achieve the best possible outcomes. His personal experience living in a 12-lot strata scheme for 13 years, including 2 years serving on the strata committee, gives Michael unique, firsthand insights into the everyday complexities faced by his clients.

      This blend of professional expertise and lived experience enables Michael to provide pragmatic and insightful legal advice, ensuring his guidance is both legally sound and practically relevant.

      Qualifications and Memberships:

      • Diploma in Law, Legal Profession Admission Board/University of Sydney (2003)
      • Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice, College of Law, St Leonards (2003)
      • Diploma of Biblical Studies (2020)
      • Admissions to the Supreme Court of NSW and the High Court of Australia (Current)
      • Member of the Law Society of NSW (Current)
      • Former Member, Australian College of Strata Lawyers (ACSL), 2013 – 2023