If you or a loved one are living in or considering a retirement village in New South Wales it's important to know your rights and obligations.
00:00 Introduction and about Seniors Rights Service
00:45 What is a retirement village?
01:36 Retirement village contracts
06:09 Resident rights
07:31 Elder abuse and harassment
08:54 Receiving care packages
10:42 Security of tenure
12:59 Recurrent charges
14:19 Maintenance and repairs
14:58 Replacement - capital replacement
15:09 Annual budget
17:47 Residents committee
19:37 Conclusion
Moving into a retirement village is a big decision. It’s important to know the facts first. Seniors Rights Service can provide support and legal advice.
If you are an older person and would like free, confidential and independent legal advice on your rights as a retirement village resident in New South Wales or any other legal issue, please call our friendly team on 1800 424 079 or visit:
seniorsrightsservice.org.au/legal-services/village-legal/
Seniors Rights Service is a community organisation dedicated to protecting and advancing the rights of older people. We provide a free legal service, aged care advocacy, social support and deliver community information of relevance to older people in New South Wales.
Our legal service provides information, referrals, advice and other assistance to older people in NSW on their legal issues. We are a fully accredited community legal centre.
Please note - this is general information only. It is not legal advice.