The Residential Parks Act 2007 (SA) covers certain types of rental agreements (known as residential park agreements) in residential parks.

A residential park is land with a group of sites or dwellings with access to common property (for example, bathroom, laundry) available for rent. A caravan park is an example of a residential park.

A dwelling is:

[Residential Parks Act 2007 (SA) s 3]

Residential park agreements operate in a similar manner to residential tenancies. Landlords are known as park owners or park operators and tenants are known as residents.

Consumer and Business Services provides information online about residential parks as well as residential parks guides, information sheets and forms for both residents and park owners.

Key Contacts:

Consumer and Business Services - Advice and Conciliation may be contacted by residents who need initial advice about the Residential Parks Act 2007 (SA) and the rights and obligations of park owners and residents. Call 131 882

RentRight SA can provide further advice to residents about the Residential Parks Act 2007 (SA) and help residents conciliate (reach an agreement) with the park owner. RentRight can also provide advice and advocacy when a resident takes their dispute to the South Australian Civil and Administrative Tribunal. Call 1800 060 462

Consumer and Business Services - Compliance and Enforcement receives referrals from Consumer and Business Services - Advice and Conciliation and RentRight SA in relation to suspected breaches or infringements of the Residential Parks Act 2007 (SA) and can take appropriate enforcement action.

The Legal Services Commission can provide free legal advice and information about individual terms of a residential park agreement, compliance with SACAT orders and how the Residential Parks Act 2007 (SA) may apply in a particular case.

Call 1300 366 424

The South Australian Civil and Administrative Tribunal hears disputes under the Residential Parks Act 2007 (SA).

Call 1800 723 767 or email sacat@sacat.sa.gov.au