About QMHOA

Who are we ?

The Queensland Manufactured Home Owners Association Inc. (QMHOA) is an organisation dedicated to protecting the rights and interests of manufactured home owners in Queensland.

An amalgamation of ARPQ and MHOA since January 2023, QMHOA is the Premier Manufactured Home Owner Association in Queensland. Our history began over 30 years ago at Hervey Bay as a non-profit, volunteer organisation developed to help prevent unfair treatment of manufactured home owners.

We are a state-wide organisation with our members found in parks and villages from the NSW border to the Atherton Tableland in Far North Qld.

QMHOA is recognised by the Department of Housing and endeavours to work cooperatively with them for the betterment of those choosing to live in residential parks. This work extends to other organisations with an interest in the manufactured homes industry.

Over the years, QMHOA has developed a thorough understanding of the Manufactured Homes (Residential Parks) Act 2003 to ensure our members receive the benefits it provides, and to identify any defects in the Act to enable us to advocate for change where considered necessary. We are continually lobbying State and Federal Governments on all manners of issues concerning members’ welfare and their rights.

We continually lobby State and Federal Governments on all issues concerning members’ welfare and their rights and are an active member of the Government’s Manufactured Homes Residential Parks Stakeholder Working Party and Right Where You Live Program Partner’s’ Steering Committee. We continue to be a part of workshops, meetings, and consultations with the Government to maintain awareness of latest events and initiatives and ensure that government is aware of residents’ concerns and what is happening in manufactured home parks.

As a volunteer organisation QMHOA is always seeking new members who are manufactured home owners in Queensland. There is strength in numbers so why not join today and help make a difference.

We are happy to provide this website which helps keep manufactured home owners updated on issues that affect their chosen lifestyles, and avenues that can help with problems that may arise.

What we do

We are here to help

QMHOA assists members in understanding the Manufactured Homes (Residential Parks) Act 2003 which governs residential parks and the site agreements (contracts) made under that Act, especially in relation to the settling of disputes between home owners and park operators.

Our organization has experienced officers able to help you understand:

  • Your rights and responsibilities under your Agreement or Contract.
  • The protection provided by the legislation controlling matters to do with Manufactured Homes.
  • Give assistance when problems arise.
  • Provide information about developments in matters of mutual concern.
  • Provide regular information and updates through the Association Newsletter and Bulletins.
  • Help in forming an effective Park or Village Home Owner Committee to liaise with the Park Operator.
  • Ensure that your right to peaceful enjoyment of your site is protected.
  • Assist, when problems arise with the Park Operator, in obtaining a resolution through discussion, mediation or by application to the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal.

 

A network of park/village representatives has the ability and capacity to either support our member’s needs or put them in contact with the appropriate QMHOA Officer.

Our mission and objectives

Our Vision

We envision the Queensland Manufactured Home Owners Association as a premier organisation with the ability to assist home owners in Queensland Manufactured Home Parks to live happy and fulfilling lives.

Our Mission

To protect the interests of our home-owner members in residential parks.

  1. To assist current and prospective homeowners in understanding their rights under legislation.
  2. To provide support to residents through our assistance sub-committee on resolving contentious issues which may arise in their parks.
  3. To maintain a strong voice in both the state and federal governments relative to the issues affecting our members.
  4. To advocate for reviews of relevant legislation, to introduce amendments pertaining to specific sections of the Manufactured Homes (Residential Parks) Act 2003 (the Act), some of which are biased against homeowners.
  5.  QMHOA monitors the Manufactured Homes (Residential Parks) Act 2003 to ensure our members receive the benefits it provides, and to identify any defects in the Act to enable us to advocate for change where considered necessary. We are continually lobbying State and Federal Governments on all manners of issues concerning members’ welfare and their rights.

Our Objectives

(a) Establish the rights and obligations of Home Owners residing in Residential Parks in Queensland.

(b) Provide assistance, education and advocacy to current and prospective Home Owners on such rights and obligations;

(c) Keep abreast of relevant legislative changes and keep members informed of the consequence of such changes;

(d) Support members in their dealings with Park Owners and Government agencies;

(e) Lobby Governments and other institutions for the betterment of members;

(f) Liaise with similar organisations in other states with a view to sharing expertise and information; and

(g) Network with other retiree groups with a view to improving influence at a political level.