Queensland Numbered Acts Queensland Numbered ActsSections 56 to 58--
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'(1) In this division--
termination date means--
(a) the date a resident's right to reside under a residence contract, including an existing residence contract, in an accommodation unit in a retirement village is terminated under this Act; or
(b) if a relative of the resident has a right to reside in the accommodation unit under section 70B(2)--the date the relative advises the scheme operator, under section 70B(5)(d), that the relative wants to enter into a residence contract for the accommodation unit.
'(2) In this division, if a person holds a freehold interest in an accommodation unit, a reference to the former resident includes a reference to the holder of the freehold interest, unless, in relation to a particular matter, the residence contract in relation to that particular matter provides otherwise.
'(1) This division applies if a resident's right to reside under a residence contract, including an existing residence contract, in an accommodation unit in a retirement village is terminated under this Act.
'(2) This division applies despite anything to the contrary in an existing residence contract.
'(1) Within 30 days after the termination date, the former resident and scheme operator under a residence contract are to negotiate in good faith and, if possible, agree in writing on any reinstatement work to be done for the resident's accommodation unit.
'(2) If the former resident and scheme operator can not, within the 30 days, agree on the reinstatement work to be done--
(a) the scheme operator must give the former resident an itemised quote for doing what the scheme operator considers to be the reinstatement work; and
(b) the former resident may give the scheme operator an itemised quote for doing what the former resident considers to be the reinstatement work.
'(3) A quote under subsection (2) must be--
(a) from a qualified tradesperson appropriate for the work; and
(b) given within 44 days after the termination date.
'(4) If a relative of the former resident has a right under section 70B(5) to enter into a residence contract for the accommodation unit with the scheme operator and advises the scheme operator, under section 70B(5)(d), that the relative wants to enter into the residence contract, this section applies to the relative as if the relative were the former resident.
'(5) The scheme operator must ensure that the reinstatement work is done with as little inconvenience to the relative as is reasonably possible.'.