ELECTRICITY SUPPLY CHARGES
25 March 2025. Consumer Protection has produced a "factsheet" about electricity charges which makes it very clear that park operators MAY NOT charge for electricity supply. If your park refuses to stop charging, let Consumer Protection know (1300 304054) or let us know via email.
Any repayment of wrongly charged monies will need to be pursued by individuals or groups of residents as a debt through a court or by order from the State Administrative Tribunal (Sec 19 RPLST Act). The Act does make provision for the debt to be paid in the form of rent reductions. Some parks or residents may choose not to pursue repayment.
The Factsheet does state that park operators may choose to recover the charges through rent. This does not mean they can do so as an increase above the annual increase that must be stipulated in your lease. If your park operator tries to do so, ring Consumer Protection or let us know via email.
PHOAWA has a Supply Charge Repayment Calculator available for download.
We also have a sample letter requesting a refund of supply charges.
Go to RESOURCES/ELECTRICTY for more information.
FACEBOOK AND MEMBERSHIP CHANGES
In April 2025, people who are not PHOAWA members were removed from the Facebook group. Commenting will be restricted to members. If asking to join the Facebook Group, please answer the question "Are you a member of PHOAWA?"
We will add a section to the PHOAWA Membership Form that asks if you want to be a member of the Facebook Group.
Members of PHOAWA will continue to receive our three monthly newsletters and email advices.
Email or phone assistance and advice will be given to PHOAWA members.
MEMBERSHIP IS ONLY $10 A YEAR.
NEXT
PHOAWA GENERAL MEETING
4th June 2024
Wilson Community Hall,
40 Braibrise St,
Wilson
Start at 11:00am
NOTE!
The date of the AGM has been changed. It is now the 27th August at 11pm.
RENT INCREASE BULLETIN 24 April 2025
Consumer Protection has produced a Bulletin about rent increases in Residential Parks.
NEW MINISTER FOR COMMERCE
The New Minister for Commerce (oversees Residential parks) is Hon Dr Tony Buti.
PHOAWA looks forward to meeting with Dr Buti in coming weeks. 25/3/25
REGULATIONS REVIEW 2025
March 2025 - a review of the RPLST Regulations will be undertaken by DEMIRS in 2025. PHOAWA will be part of the review process. PHOAWA members will be asked to identify parts of the regulations that need to be examined for possible change.
The Regulations are not a re-write of the Act. Any change to the Regulations must be in keeping with the intent of the Act.
