Legal Issues

Operators and residents urged to have a say on SA’s proposed regulations for new Retirement Villages (Miscellaneous) Amendment Act 2024

Apr 07 2025 Updated April 8, 2025

Ian Horswill

1 min read

Stakeholder feedback will help shape the proposed amendments to the state’s Retirement Villages Regulations 2017.

Key changes include:

Improved transparency in contracts and disclosure statements for prospective residents;

Enhanced codes of conduct for retirement village operators, staff and residents;

Stronger emergency procedures and safety standards;

Updated dispute resolution processes and responsibilities for resident committees; and

Clearer guidelines for making changes to residence rules.

The consultation also explores what information would be helpful to include in a public register of retirement villages, allowing people to make informed decisions when choosing a retirement village.

The consultation will close on Sunday, 11 May 2025. Contact yourSAy.

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