I give notice that, in accordance with section 91 of the Retirement Villages Act 2003, I invite written submissions on proposed variations to the Code of Practice to be received at my office by 5.00pm on Monday 21 November 2011.
The proposed variations to the Code of Practice are to:
- Clause 22: Fire and accidental damage - including insurance cover, repair and reinstatement of property and temporary accommodation;
- Clause 47: Grounds for termination if the unit is damaged or destroyed though no fault; and
- Clause 54: Payments due to the resident on termination or end of occupation - including charges.
There are also some proposed additions to the definitions section (clause 2) relating to the issues in the proposed variations.
The proposed variations I am consulting on have been received from:
- The Association of Residents of Retirement Villages (Auckland Region);
- The Retirement Villages Association; and
- The Department of Building and Housing.
This consultation is being undertaken jointly with the Department of Building and Housing.
Copies of the proposed variations are in a consultation document which may be obtained free of charge from, and submissions addressed to:
Retirement Villages
Retirement Commission
Level 3
Gleneagles Building
69-71 The Terrace
(PO Box 12148)
Wellington
Freephone: 0800 83 62 62
Telephone: (04) 499 7396
Facsimile: (04) 499 7397
Email: office@retirement.org.nz
This information may also be viewed and downloaded at
www.retirement.org.nz/retirement-villages/
or inspected at Public Libraries.
Dated this 6th day of October 2011.
DIANA CROSSAN, Retirement Commissioner.