Manufactured Home Amendments – First proclamation date announced and new Regulations made
There have been two important developments in the implementation of the Manufactured Homes (Residential Parks) Amendment Act 2024 (Amendment Act).
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Court Decision
Developer found to have breached its implied contractual obligation to cooperate
In Brightman & Ors v Royal Pines Projects Pty Ltd [2024] QSC 149, the Supreme Court of Queensland applied the implied contractual duty to cooperate in the context of an “off the plan” apartment purchase from a developer.
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Parliament passes the Manufactured Homes (Residential Parks) Amendment Bill 2024
The Queensland Parliament has passed the Manufactured Homes (Residential Parks) Amendment Bill 2024 (Bill) with minor amendments.
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Parliamentary Committee supports Bill proposing significant changes to the Manufactured Homes sector
On 21 March 2024 the Manufactured Homes (Residential Parks) Amendment Bill 2024 (Bill) available here, was introduced to the Queensland Parliament. The Bill proposes various amendments to the Manufactured Homes (Residential Parks) Act 2003 (Qld) that
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Amendments to the Manufactured Homes (Residential Parks) Act 2003 introduced to the Queensland Parliament
On 21 March 2024 the Manufactured Homes (Residential Parks) Amendment Bill 2024 (Bill) was introduced to the Queensland Parliament. The Bill proposes various amendments to the Manufactured Homes (Residential Parks) Act 2003 (Qld), which will have a
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Queensland property reforms: The Body Corporate and Community Management and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2023
On 24 August 2023 the Honourable Yvette D’Ath MP introduced the Body Corporate and Community Management and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2023 (Bill) into the Queensland Parliament. The Bill has been referred to the Legal Affairs and Safety Co
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Site rent increases in land lease communities
Owners and operators of a residential park (also known as a “land lease community”) or a mixed-use park with manufactured home sites will know that a very important aspect of their business is the site rent payable under site agreements and the m
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Queensland Government releases proposed improvements to the Manufactured Homes (Residential Parks) Act 2003 for consultation
The Queensland Government has released details of various proposed improvements to the Manufactured Homes (Residential Parks) Act 2003 (Act) to address consumer concerns about site rent and unsold manufactured homes for consultation. This follows
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Draft Network Exemption Guideline released: Does the primary registrant model deliver?
The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has released the Draft Network Exemptions Guideline (version 7) (Draft Guideline) for consultation. A key change in the Draft Guideline relates to the introduction of an opt-in primary registrant model. Currently
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Rent freeze proposed for residential tenancies
Yesterday, the Greens member for South Brisbane, Dr Amy MacMahon MP, introduced a Private Member’s Bill to the Queensland Parliament proposing to amend the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008 (Qld) (RTRA Act). As the name s
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Energy and Water Ombudsman – deemed membership of electricity on-suppliers, does it impact you and what will it cost?
Are you automatically deemed to be a member of the Energy and Water Ombudsman? You are a member of the Energy and Water Ombudsman if you: on-supply electricity to residential customers pursuant to a retail authorisation or individual exemption;
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On-suppliers to offer hardship policies to customers – what you can do now to prepare
The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has released the draft Retail Exempt Selling Guideline (version 6) (Draft Guideline). The Draft Guideline contains a new condition requiring a park owner that on-supplies electricity via registrable exemption cl