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Land Sales Act 1984.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Queensland
Document type
Legislation
Date
1984 (2016)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to regulate certain sales of land.
Subject
Land & soil
Keyword
Land tenure Transfer Contract/agreement Liability/compensation Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
Ss 1-2 of this Act enter into force on 9 May 1984. Remaining provisions on 1 July 1985.
Abstract

This Act regulates certain sales of land, it consists of 37 sections and is divided into four Parts. The objectives of the Act are: a) to facilitate property development in Queensland; b) to protect the interests of consumers in relation to property development; and c) to ensure that proposed allotments and proposed lots are clearly identified (sect. 2). Part 2 concerns the sale of proposed allotments and Part 3 the sale of proposed lots, including provisions on the identification of land, contractual requirements and trustee’s duties. Part 3A covers enforcement of the Act, in particular inspections, warrants, seizing procedure and compensation. Part 4 contains miscellaneous provisions, among others, on offences and penalties.

Full text
English
Website
www.legislation.qld.gov.au

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Land Sales Regulation 2000.

Legislation | Australia | 2000 (2013)

Keyword: Land tenure, Transfer, Registration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX