Over 55 Living

What is a 55 and Over Retirement Community?

My understanding is that the term “over 55” has really evolved as a generic term which came about out of the first retirement Village Act in 1978 when Government and councils legislated to assist older people with accommodation. The legislation states that in a retirement village/community the head lessee of a property has to be 55 or older.
Regards,
Jill