Queensland Numbered Acts

RETIREMENT VILLAGES AMENDMENT ACT 2006 No. 6 - SECT 49

Section 108(2)--

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'(2) Subsection (1) does not apply to--

(a) a personal service; or

(b) a service that is the same as a service already supplied under the scheme and introduced as a cost-effective alternative after consideration under section 107A; or

(c) another service, if the public information document given to each of the residents stated that the service was proposed to be supplied.

'(3) The scheme operator must get at least 2 quotes for supplying the service from qualified tradespersons appropriate for the service.

'(4) However, the requirement to get at least 2 quotes does not apply if, for exceptional reasons, it is not practicable to get more than 1 quote.

'(5) The scheme operator must give copies of the quotes or, if the quotes are voluminous, summaries of the quotes and advice about where the complete quotes may be inspected, promptly to the residents.

'(6) Any cost associated with getting a quote must be paid by the scheme operator.

'(7) If any capital improvements are required for the scheme operator to supply the service, the scheme operator may supply the service only if the capital improvements are requested by the retirement village residents under section 90B.

'(8) The operator may not charge the residents for the new service before the service is supplied to the residents.'.