Residential Parks Regulations 2026
I, the Governor in and over the State of Tasmania and its Dependencies in the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Executive Council, make the following regulations under the Residential Parks Act 2026 .
29 September 2026CAROLINE WELLS
Governor
By Her Excellency's Command,
GUY BARNETT
Minister for Small Business, Trade and Consumer Affair
These regulations may be cited as the Residential Parks Regulations 2026 .
These regulations take effect on the day on which section 3 of the Residential Parks Act 2026 commences.
In these regulations –Act means the Residential Parks Act 2026 .
4. Prescribed amount for abandoned property
For the purposes of section 87(b) of the Act, the prescribed amount is $500.
5. Infringement offences and penalties
For the purposes of section 115 of the Act –(a) an offence specified in column 1 of the table in Schedule 1 is prescribed as an infringement offence; and(b) a penalty specified in column 2 of the table in Schedule 1 is the penalty prescribed as applicable for the offence to which it relates.
For the purposes of section 117(2)(c) of the Act, the model park rules set out in Schedule 2 are prescribed.
SCHEDULE 1 - Infringement offences
Column 1 | Column 2 | Provision of Act | Penalty (penalty units) | 1. | Section 8(2) | 20 | 2. | Section 8(3) | 20 | 3. | Section 8(4) | 20 | 4. | Section 11(1) | 20 | 5. | Section 11(2) | 20 | 6. | Section 14(4) | 20 | 7. | Section 15(2) | 20 | 8. | Section 16(3) | 20 | 9. | Section 22(5) | 20 | 10. | Section 30(3) | 20 | 11. | Section 38 | 40 | 12. | Section 39(1) | 20 | 13. | Section 39(2) | 20 | 14. | Section 39(3) | 20 | 15. | Section 40 | 20 | 16. | Section 41(1) | 20 | 17. | Section 41(2) | 20 | 18. | Section 42(1) | 40 | 19. | Section 43(4) | 20 | 20. | Section 46(7) | 2 | 21. | Section 48(3) | 20 | 22. | Section 52(6) | 20 | 23. | Section 53(1) | 20 | 24. | Section 53(2) | 20 | 25. | Section 54(1) | 20 | 26. | Section 56 | 20 | 27. | Section 57 | 20 | 28. | Section 59(3) | 20 | 29. | Section 60(1) | 20 | 30. | Section 60(2) | 20 | 31. | Section 60(3) | 20 | 32. | Section 61(2) | 20 | 33. | Section 61(3) | 20 | 34. | Section 61(6) | 20 | 35. | Section 61(7) | 20 | 36. | Section 64 | 20 | 37. | Section 65(1) | 20 | 38. | Section 72(3) | 20 | 39. | Section 79(3) | 40 | 40. | Section 79(4) | 40 | 41. | Section 86 | 20 | 42. | Section 88(2) | 20 | 43. | Section 108 | 40 | 44. | Section 110(7) | 40 | 45. | Section 110(8) | 40 | 46. | Section 112(3) | 40 | 47. | Section 114 | 20 |
SCHEDULE 2 - Model Park Rules
1. Common areas and facilities(1) Residents and their guests may use common areas and facilities for their intended purpose.(2) Common areas must be kept clean and tidy after use.(3) Residents must not damage, alter or interfere with park facilities.(4) Laundry facilities are to be used only during the hours specified by the park owner.(5) Residents must not store personal belongings in common areas without approval.(6) Children using common facilities must be appropriately supervised.
2. Noise(1) Residents and guests must not make noise that unreasonably interferes with another resident’s peace, comfort or privacy.(2) Noise from televisions, radios, musical instruments, parties, equipment and vehicles must be kept to a reasonable level.(3) Noise between 10.00 pm and 7.00 am must not unreasonably disturb other residents.(4) Residents must take reasonable steps to minimise noise from pets and visitors.
3. Sporting and recreational activities(1) Sporting and recreational activities must be carried out safely and with consideration for other residents.(2) Recreational facilities may only be used during designated operating hours.(3) Activities must not obstruct roads, common areas or emergency access routes.(4) Organised activities involving exclusive use of a common area require approval from the park owner.
4. Motor vehicle speed limits(1) The speed limit within the residential park is 10 km/h unless otherwise signposted.(2) Motor vehicles must be driven safely and with due regard for pedestrians and other road users.(3) Drivers must comply with all traffic signs within the residential park.
5. Parking of motor vehicles(1) A resident must park vehicles on the resident’s site or in designated parking areas.(2) Visitor vehicles must be parked in designated visitor parking areas where provided.(3) Vehicles must not obstruct roadways, pedestrian access, emergency access routes or common areas.(4) An unregistered or inoperable vehicle must not be stored in the park without approval from the park owner.
6. Disposal of refuse(1) Residents must place household rubbish in the bins or collection areas provided.(2) Recyclable materials must be placed in designated recycling containers where available.(3) Residents must not leave rubbish on roads, common areas or vacant sites.(4) Hard waste and hazardous waste must be disposed of in accordance with directions provided by the park owner.(5) Residents must keep refuse containers clean and secure.
7. Keeping pets(1) A resident may keep a pet only in accordance with any requirements specified by the park owner.(2) Pets must be kept under effective control at all times.(3) Residents must immediately remove and appropriately dispose of pet waste.(4) Pets must not create a nuisance through excessive noise or aggressive behaviour.(5) A resident is responsible for any damage caused by the resident’s pet.
8. Maintenance standards for dwellings(1) Residents must maintain dwellings, annexes and approved structures in a clean and reasonable state of repair.(2) The external appearance of a dwelling must not detract from the general amenity of the park.(3) Residents must ensure that building materials, waste and unused items are not allowed to accumulate around a dwelling.(4) A resident must promptly repair any damage that adversely affects the appearance or safety of the resident’s dwelling.
9. Landscaping and maintenance of sites(1) A resident must keep the resident’s site tidy and free from excessive weeds, rubbish and debris.(2) Gardens and landscaped areas on a site must be reasonably maintained.(3) Residents must not remove, damage or significantly alter trees or landscaping in the park without approval.(4) Items stored on a site must be kept in an orderly manner and not adversely affect the appearance of the park.(5) A resident must not use the resident’s site in a way that creates a hazard or detracts from the amenity of neighbouring sites.
10. Guests and visitors(1) Residents are responsible for ensuring that their guests and visitors comply with the park rules.(2) Guests and visitors must respect the rights of other residents.(3) Guests must comply with parking and speed limit requirements.(4) A resident must not permit a guest or visitor to stay beyond any period specified in the site agreement without approval from the park owner.(5) Guests and visitors must not interfere with the use and enjoyment of the park by other residents.
Displayed and numbered in accordance with the Rules Publication Act 1953.
Notified in the Gazette on 7 October 2026
These regulations are administered in the Department of Justice.