Queensland Consolidated Acts

LAND ACT 1994 - SECT 137

137 Right to occupy

(1) If there are improvements the property of the State, or a previous lessee, on land leased or sold under this Act, the incoming lessee or buyer is not entitled to occupy or enter into possession of the land until—

(a) the lessee or buyer has paid the amount of the value of the improvements; or

(b) the chief executive permits the lessee or buyer to do so.

(2) If there are no improvements, a lessee or buyer from the State is entitled to occupation and possession of the land from—

(a) if a lease—the day the lease starts, or an earlier day allowed by the chief executive; or

(b) the day the sale is completed.