Retirement Villages Act 2012
73Liability of former occupant if village contract ended
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73 Liability of former occupant if village contract ended during settling-in period (1) If a village contract is ended under this division, the former occupant is only liable to pay— (a) fair market rent for the period (if any) that the former occupant occupied the residential premises under the contract; and (b) for a village contract that is a residence contract—the cost of any repairs for damage to the residential premises in excess of fair wear and tear; and (c) a reasonable administration fee; and (d) any other amount prescribed by regulation.
(2) Despite subsection (1), if the former occupant has not occupied the residential premises before ending a village contract under this division, the occupant is only liable to pay— (a) the cost of any repairs for damage to the residential premises in excess of fair wear and tear; and (b) a reasonable administration fee. (3) The amount the former occupant is liable to pay under this section may be offset against any amounts that are to be refunded to the former occupant under section 74. (4) An administration fee mentioned in this section must not be more than the maximum fee prescribed by regulation.