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1.1.S.255 Special residence, special resident

Usage

These definitions apply to all payments subject to assets testing provisions.

Definition: special residence

Please refer to the definition of this term in the SSAct.

Act reference: SSAct section 12C(2) A residence is a special residence if …

Definition: special resident

Please refer to the definition of this term in the SSAct.

Act reference: SSAct section 12C(3) A person is a special resident if …

Policy reference: SS Guide 1.1.R.270 Retirement village, 1.1.S.25 Sale leaseback (agreement, residence), 4.6.4 Assessing special residences & aged accommodation

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