If this Act says the operator of a retirement village must do something, you must do it or make sure it gets done. You, as the operator, are responsible for making sure the rules are followed. The people in charge, like the directors or trustees, and the village manager, must also take steps to ensure the rules are followed.

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6: Meaning of retirement village, or

"What is a retirement village?"

8: Operator and director, trustee, or office holder of operator not to be exempt from liability, or

"People in charge of retirement villages are responsible for their actions"

Part 1Preliminary provisions

7Obligations of operator

If obligations are imposed on the operator of a retirement village by this Act,—
each operator of that retirement village must perform the obligation or ensure that it is performed; and
each director or trustee of that operator and the person appointed as the manager of the village must take all reasonable steps to ensure that the obligation is performed.