Living in a retirement village: Choice, contracts, and constraints

Petersen, Maree, Tilse, Cheryl, & (2017) Living in a retirement village: Choice, contracts, and constraints. Journal of Housing for the Elderly, 31(3), pp. 229-242.

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Retirement village living is a growing housing option for older people. Research to date has focused primarily on the social milieu of the village with limited attention to the legal and financial obligations associated with this form of specialized seniors’ housing. Using data from a survey of 312 Australian residents, this article suggests while residents place financial and legal obligations at the forefront when considering relocation and during residency, there is variability in professional advice and constraints on choices when needs and capacities change. The distinctive obligations associated with retirement village living require greater attention to ensure an informed lifestyle decision.

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ID Code: 112936
Item Type: Contribution to Journal (Journal Article)
Refereed: Yes
ORCID iD:
Cockburn, Tinaorcid.org/0000-0002-4685-8075
Measurements or Duration: 14 pages
Keywords: aged living, elder housing, elder law, estate planning, retirement village
DOI: 10.1080/02763893.2017.1280580
ISSN: 0276-3893
Pure ID: 33252224
Divisions: Past > QUT Faculties & Divisions > Faculty of Law
Current > Schools > School of Law
Current > Research Centres > Australian Centre for Health Law Research
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Deposited On: 09 Nov 2017 10:10
Last Modified: 25 Aug 2026 08:10