The timeframe for the implementation of the balance of the amendments made by the Manufactured Homes (Residential Parks) Amendment Act 2024 (Qld) (MHRP Amendment Act) has been extended by 1 year.
If amending legislation is to commence by proclamation and it has not commenced within 1 year of the date of assent, the amending legislation will automatically commence on the next day.
The MHRP Amendment Act was assented to on 6 June 2024 and the following amendments have commenced so far:
- 6 June 2024 – site rent increases, the new buyback and rent reduction scheme, and termination orders;
- 6 December 2024 – site rent payment methods; and
- 20 February 2025 – registration of residential parks, the park website and comparison document (although, it is noted that the Government is allowing all registered parks until 30 May 2025 to comply with these requirements).
The balance of the amendments concerning site agreements, the new re-sales process, and the maintenance and capital replacement plan have not yet commenced.
To allow further time for the implementation of the balance amendments, the Manufactured Homes (Residential Parks) Amendment (Postponement) Regulation 2025 (Qld) was made on 16 May 2025, which extends the 1 year implementation period by a further 1 year. Now, the Government has until the end of 6 June 2026 to implement the balance of the amendments.
Park owners will need to monitor for further updates to ensure that they are ready for the commencement of the balance amendments in due course.