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. (Code of Practice 2008 came into force on 2 October 2009) 

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.

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