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Rented Property

A park owner can apply to the South Australian Civil and Administrative Tribunal for an order for possession when the rented property has been abandoned. The resident is also liable for any loss caused by the abandonment. However, the park owner must mitigate their loss [see Residential Parks Act 2007 (SA) s 84].

A property will be considered abandoned having regard to:

  • any unpaid rent
  • whether the dwelling is unoccupied and neglected
  • mail that remains uncollected
  • reports from neighbours or other residents about the absence or whereabouts of the resident
  • whether electricity or other services have been disconnected
  • whether personal effects have been removed from the property..

Repossession of rented property

No one can enter a rented property to take possession of it before or after the end of a residential park agreement unless the resident abandons it, voluntarily gives up possession or the person is authorised by order of a court or SACAT. Only a bailiff of SACAT can enforce an order of repossession [Residential Parks Act 2007 (SA) ss 85 and 87].

Rented Property  :  Last Revised: Fri Jul 18th 2025
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