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state political reporter Rachel Riga

Queensland government to reform residential parks as peak body says they are taking advantage of pensioners with rent increases

The proposed changes are open for feedback for six weeks.  (ABC News: Lucas Hill)

The state government is considering implementing a rent cap in residential parks as the Queensland peak body for residents says people are experiencing housing stress due to unfair business practices.

The parks are usually marketed as living communities for people over 50 and as an affordable alternative to retirement villages where residents can buy their own home but rent the land from a park owner.

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