{"id":1098,"date":"2023-10-23T11:53:21","date_gmt":"2023-10-23T01:53:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.icertified.com.au\/news\/?p=1098"},"modified":"2024-04-03T11:13:24","modified_gmt":"2024-04-03T01:13:24","slug":"pool-safety-certificate-buying-or-selling-a-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.icertified.com.au\/news\/pool-safety-certificate-buying-or-selling-a-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Pool Safety Certificates when Buying or Selling a Home in QLD"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you are considering buying or selling a property in Queensland with a swimming pool or spa, it’s essential to understand the regulations surrounding pool safety certificates<\/a>. These certificates play a vital role in ensuring the safety of those who use the pool.<\/p>\n

Let’s take a closer look at when you actually need a pool safety certificate, how long they’re valid for, and why they matter.<\/p>\n

Overview of When You Need a Pool Safety Certificate<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Before Entering a Contract of Sale<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Before entering into a contract to buy or sell a property, you should consider the pool’s safety compliance. Sellers must provide buyers with a pool safety certificate or a “Notice of No Pool Safety Certificate” if none exists. The buyer has 90 days from the settlement date to obtain a safety certificate.<\/p>\n

Before Your Property Settlement<\/strong><\/h3>\n

For a smooth property settlement, ensuring you have a valid pool safety certificate is important. If you don’t have one, you must provide the buyer with a Form 36 – Notice of No Pool Safety Certificate. This form informs the buyer of the potential non-compliance and their obligation to rectify it within 90 days from settlement.<\/p>\n

After Your Property Settlement<\/strong><\/h3>\n

In the event of non-compliance with pool safety laws, the buyer, for non-shared pools, or the body corporate, for shared pools, has a 90-day grace period from the settlement date to make the necessary repairs and obtain a pool safety certificate. A Form 36<\/a> helps in this process.<\/p>\n

If You Are Selling Your Property at Auction<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Selling your property at auction? Ensure you, your auctioneer, or your real estate agent provide prospective buyers with a Form 36 if there’s no pool safety certificate in place. This step informs buyers about potential non-compliance and their obligations.<\/p>\n

How Long Are Pool Safety Certificates Valid For?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Pool certificates have different durations depending on the type of pool:<\/p>\n