The rules of the Village are intended to establish a set of standards that will protect each resident’s investment while providing an enjoyable and friendly lifestyle for all who reside in the Village. The success of the rules of the Village in achieving those objectives depends on reasonable and fair enforcement by the Manager of the Village and each owner’s thoughtful acceptance and adherence to them. The Management will use its discretion in the enforcement of these rules.

1. An owner and members of their family or household and guest, agents and invitees shall not;

• Use their site for any purpose which may be illegal or injurious to the reputation of the Village or occupiers of other sites or which may interfere with the peaceful enjoyment of another site by occupiers or which may interfere with the general  management of the Village.
• Paint, affix or display any signs, advertisements, notices, posters, placards, banners or like matter to or on any part of the villa or the site without the prior consent of the management.
• Permit any auction sale to be conducted or to take place on their site in the Village without the prior approval of management.
• Bring to, do or keep anything on their site which shall increase the rate of fire insurance on the Village or on any property on the site which may conflict with the laws and/or regulations relating to fires or any insurance policy upon the Village or any property on the site or the ordinances of any Public Authority or for the time being in force.
• Bring on the site any animals or birds without the consent of the management.
• Make or commit any objectionable noises in the Village or interfere in any way with the peaceful enjoyment of the other occupiers, those having business with them or any person using the common property.
• Permit or suffer any person who in the opinion of the management is of unsound mind or a drunkard to reside in or about the site.
• Use the Community Hall, swimming pool or spa outside the hours as determined by management.
• Erect or permit to be erected any garden shed or clothes line without the specific permission in writing from the management.
• Paint or repaint any part of the Villa except as approved.
• Store any flammable chemical, liquid or gas or other flammable material other than used or intended to be used for domestic purposes.
• Use as a garden any part of the Village outside their site without prior approval from management.

2. An owner and members of their family or household and their guests, agents and invitees shall;

• Give the management prompt notice of any accident to or defect in the water pipes, electrical installation or fixtures which comes to their knowledge and the management shall have authority by agents or servants in circumstances having regard to the urgency to examine or make such repairs or renovations as they may deem necessary for the safety and preservation of the Village as often as necessary.
• Keep their site clean and take all practicable steps to prevent infestation by vermin and/or insects.
• Empty bottles, boxes, used containers and similar items and store tidily and so far as possible out of site.
• Keep windows clean and promptly replaced at their expense with the same material if broken or cracked.
• Observe the terms of any notice displayed by management or of any Statutory authority.
• Place all household rubbish and food scraps in plastic liners and keep in a clean and odourless condition in the wheelie bin provided. Burning rubbish will not be permitted on site.
• Upon on days notice in writing the management and servants, agents or contractors shall be permitted to inspect the interior of any Villa and test any electrical or water installation or equipment therein and to trace and repair any leakage or defect in the said installation or equipment (at the expense of the owner in cases where such leakage or defect is due to any act or default by the owner).
• No child, servant or guest of the owner shall be permitted to cause any annoyance to other owners. All visiting children are to be supervised by the owner especially around the pool, Community Hall and common areas. The owner shall give an undertaking that they will be responsible for the welfare and safety of any visiting children.
• Storage of motor vehicles or the effecting of mechanical repairs to motor vehicles shall not be permitted on the site.
• A speed of 7kph for vehicles within the confines of the Village will be strictly observed.
• Ensure any visitors’ cars will be parked in areas as designated by management and not on roadways. Owners will inform their guests of this rule.
• Have first preference of the use of any Village facility. Visiting guests are to be accompanied by an owner when using the  facilities.
• Ensure all guests and invitees comply with the by-laws of the Village.

3. Occupancy of the Villas

• No person whether an owner or not shall be entitled to occupy or reside in, on or upon a site unless that person shall be at least fifty (50) years of age or be married to or living in a defacto relationship with a person who is at least fifty (50) years of age and now is usually occupying or residing in, on or upon the residence.
• Any person not being a person referred to in the above shall be entitled to stay in a lot as a guest of the owner provided the stay does not exceed four (4) weeks in any twelve month period.
• However, the management may at discretion on request in writing of an owner who is at least 50 years of age grant permission for an extension of this period for a person acting as carer or where special circumstances apply. Management may withdraw the extension of this period and notify the owner accordingly.
• The Villa is for owner occupation and shall not be rented or sub-let at any time.
• Owners are responsible for the cost of replacing a lost gate remote control or key to their letterbox.

4. Pets

• All pets must be properly controlled and looked after.
• Dogs must not be allowed outside the owner's site unless on a leash. Droppings must be picked up and disposed of by the person in control of the dog.
• Cats cannot be allowed to roam freely especially at night.
• Dogs and cats must be de-sexed.
• A pet, which is lost or has died, cannot be replaced without permission from the management.

Site Fees

Site fees are payable and are a combination of ground rent, land and water rates, operation of the community bus, upkeep of the community streets and community areas, community electricity, operation of the security entry system, maintenance of the swimming pool, Community Hall, gardens and tracks, BBQ areas, management and administration. There are no body corporate fees, special levies, or any other charges. You are expected to pay your own household insurance, power, telephone and excess water.

The site fee will be $105.00 per week and will be reviewed annually (each July) in accordance with inflation. The site fees are GST inclusive. You may be eligible for Government Rent Assistance which can make a significant difference to your weekly outgoings.