Hi Kim,
There might be some different views on this across the industry, but We at MWRC have sold several properties over the years that were tenant/owner occupied. We did not take any action to evict or rehouse the occupants, but had clauses in the contract that vacant possession was not guaranteed. Essentially making it the purchasers issue.
The provisions of the LG Act are silent on this, and I’m not aware of any legislation that requires Council to act.
However, I know other Councils have taken steps to remove residents (EG Tamworth had an example some years ago I think). Your situation sounds more complicated than our experiences that were single properties. I don’t think there’s a problem if Council wants to assist the residents but I don’t believe you’re required to.
Cheers
Ian
