62New operator to convene meeting of residents

62 New operator to convene meeting of residents (1) A person must, within 28 days before the person becomes an operator of an existing retirement village— (a) hold a meeting of residents and former occupants of the village; and (b) give a report at the meeting about the operator’s— (i) financial ability to operate the village; and (ii) plans for the management and operation of the village (including any changes that the operator proposes to make). (2) A person commits an offence if the person does not comply with (3) An offence against subsection (2) is a strict liability offence. (4) A person must arrange a meeting for this section by sending to each resident and former occupant of the village, at least 7 days before the day of the meeting, a written notice setting out— (a) the time and place of the meeting (which is to be held in the retirement village if practicable, or at a venue near the village); and (b) the reason for the meeting.