Dispute resolution otherwise than by Tribunal
41R Dispute resolution otherwise than by Tribunal
The regulations may make provision about the resolution of disputes —
between a resident and the operator of a retirement village; or
between residents of a retirement village.
Without limiting subsection (1), the regulations may establish a procedure that may or must be followed to resolve a dispute.
The Commissioner may appoint a mediator to resolve a dispute —
on the Commissioner’s own initiative; or
on application by a party to the dispute.
The Commissioner may require a party to a dispute to attend the mediation.
A person must comply with the requirement.
Penalty for this subsection: a fine of $5 000.
The parties to a dispute must participate in a dispute resolution procedure, or a mediation, in good faith.
The regulations may make provision about mediations.
[Section 41R inserted: No. 42 of 2024 s. 24.]
[42. Deleted: No. 42 of 2024 s. 25.]
[43. Deleted: No. 55 of 2004 s. 1030.]
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