Legislation 📜

Here you will find links to some of the key legislation that covers residents of the different retirement housing types.

The contract you signed when you moved in will dictate what legislation covers you.

If you are not sure what legislation is relevant to you, and need information or support, get in touch with HAAG’s Retirement Housing Advice Service.

Jump to legislation below

    Retirement Villages Act

    Click HERE for link to full Retirement Village Act.

    Click HERE for link to Retirement Villages (Contractual Arrangements) Regulations.

    Click HERE for link to Retirement Villages Act Review.


    Residential Tenancies Act

    Click HERE for link to full Residential Tenancies Act.

    Click HERE for a guide to the changes implemented in 2021.


    Caravan Parks and Movable Dwellings Regulations

    Click HERE for link to full Regulations website, including information on:

    • Guide to Victorian Caravan Park Regulations
    • Fire Safety in Caravan Parks
    • Construction Standards in Movable Dwellings
    • Assessment for an application for renewal of registration of a Caravan Park
    • Victorian Caravan Parks Road Design Guiding Principles and Checklist Tool


    Owners Corporation

    Click HERE for link to full Owners Corporation Act.