Legislation
The Retirement Villages Act 2003 (the Act) aims to protect the interests of residents and intending residents of retirement villages, and to enable the development of retirement villages under a legal framework that's easy for residents, intending residents and operators to understand.
All the provisions of the Act are now in force.
For more information on the Act and its implementation, visit the Department of Building and Housing, which is responsible for its administration. For information about registration and statutory supervisors, go to the Companies Office.
This section aims to make the Act easier to understand. It includes:
- Guide to the Retirement Villages Act 2003
An easy-to-read guide for intending residents, residents and operators. - Regulations
An overview of the Disputes Regulations, General Regulations and Fees Regulations. The regulations provide the detail needed for the Act to work. Copies of these regulations are on this page.
Page last updated on December 2007
29 August, 2008