Published: 01st May 2026 | 0 Comments
VIC: Can an owners corporation recover legal fees from a strata manager who failed to issue levy notices?
Updated: 01st May 2026
Fabienne Loncar
Fabienne Loncar
Fabienne Loncar is a partner at Chambers Russell Lawyers with over 20 years of experience providing strategic, results-driven legal services to a diverse range of industry stakeholders. She advises on all aspects of owners corporation law including defect claims, legislative compliance, and dispute resolution. Fabienne combines technical expertise with a client-focused approach. She brings a strategic perspective and innovative thinking to each matter, delivering practical, actionable advice while anticipating future challenges. She is dedicated to being approachable and accessible and is recognised for her ability to guide committees and managers through complex legal and regulatory landscapes efficiently and effectively. Her expertise includes advising and representing owners corporations in defect claims, non-compliant cladding disputes and recovery actions. This work also involves providing guidance on the interpretation and application of owners corporation legislation and rules, ensuring ongoing compliance with legislative changes. Fabienne’s experience extends to managing plan of subdivision and boundary disputes that impact property rights and shared spaces, as well as representing clients in VCAT and other tribunal hearings with a strong focus on advocacy and dispute resolution. Fabienne’s additional expertise includes drafting and amending special rules, contracts and other governance documentation and coordinating multi-jurisdictional litigation, including urgent injunctions, complex claims and both commercial and residential disputes. There is also a strong focus on thought leadership and industry engagement through presenting at seminars, contributing to publications and delivering tailored education to committees, managers and other stakeholders. Email: floncar@chambersrussell.com.au Phone: 61 3 8639 9804
Published: 30th Apr 2026 | 0 Comments
VIC: Can an owners corporation revoke a previous resolution?
Updated: 30th Apr 2026
Fabienne Loncar
Published: 22nd Apr 2026 | 0 Comments
VIC: Can an owners corporation on-charge a lot owner for security reprogramming
Updated: 22nd Apr 2026
Fabienne Loncar
Published: 30th Mar 2026 | 0 Comments
VIC: Does changing a building’s façade colour require a special resolution?
Updated: 30th Mar 2026
Fabienne Loncar
Published: 14th Nov 2025 | 0 Comments
VIC: Q&A Owners corporation obligations when facilities are unused or unsafe
Updated: 31st Mar 2026
Fabienne Loncar
Published: 27th Feb 2025 | 1 Comments
VIC: Which matters must go to a general meeting in an owners corporation?
Updated: 30th Apr 2026
Fabienne Loncar
Published: 11th Feb 2025 | 2 Comments
VIC: The benefit principle when some lots benefit more than others
Updated: 30th Apr 2026
Fabienne Loncar
Published: 21st Jan 2025 | 0 Comments
VIC: Q&A Developing a CCTV Policy for Your Apartment Building
Updated: 31st Mar 2026
Fabienne Loncar
Published: 02nd Nov 2024 | 1 Comments
VIC: Q&A Is the contract between the OC and building manager sufficient delegation for risk transfer?
Updated: 31st Mar 2026
Fabienne Loncar
Published: 12th Apr 2022 | 5 Comments
VIC: Must I allow access to my storage room for my neighbour’s gas pipe installation?
Updated: 01st May 2026
Fabienne Loncar
Published: 04th Sep 2018 | 5 Comments
VIC: Airbnb neighbour flooded my apartment and damaged my goods
Updated: 08th Apr 2026
Fabienne Loncar
Published: 17th Apr 2018 | 4 Comments
VIC: Forced sale and the 75% rule
Updated: 06th Apr 2026
Fabienne Loncar
Published: 30th Jan 2018 | 7 Comments
VIC: Lighting in common areas – Are sensor lights compliant?
Updated: 01st Apr 2026
Fabienne Loncar