Leaving a retirement village

What registered interest holders should expect when leaving a village. Includes costs, contracts, rights, departure fees and what operators must do.

What non-registered interest holders should expect when leaving a village. Includes costs, contracts, rights, departure fees and what operators must do.

If you are a registered resident moving into aged care, you can choose to use part of your exit entitlement to pay for accommodation before you sell.

If the retirement village operator has not sold your property and paid your exit entitlements, you can take steps to resolve the issue.

If a retirement village closes, you have specific rights. These may be a long notice period, alternative housing support and compensation if required to move.

View a list of contacts related to retirement villages. Get advice, referrals, answers to questions, advocacy or legal advice.