Criminal offence for unauthorised dealing with abandoned property in residential parks

Residential Parks Bill 2026

1st House

2nd House

Law

Links to official parliament websites

Official page: progress through parliament

Effects of this bill

If this bill passes, it means that:

Park owners can give notice to leave if a person commits a serious act of violence; this also applies if other people in the park are in danger from that person.
Park owners are banned from charging management fees, holding fees, or fees for amenities and improvements under a residential park agreement.
Park owners must notify the Director in writing within 10 working days if a residential park ceases to operate.
Park owners must ensure there is no legal impediment to a resident's use of their property or common areas.
Park owners must provide written notice and grounds if they refuse a request regarding a residential park agreement.
Park owners cannot change the payment period of an agreement unless the resident agrees.
Park owners face fines for failing to provide required information.
Dealing with abandoned property in a way not authorised by the Act is now a criminal offence.

News articles and press releases