Table of Contents
- 1 Do static caravan owners have any rights?
- 2 What is the law on living in a static caravan?
- 3 What is a protected caravan site?
- 4 How do you prove ownership of a static caravan?
- 5 Can I live permanently in a caravan on my own land?
- 6 Do you have to pay council tax if you live in a static caravan?
- 7 How long is the life of a caravan?
- 8 Who regulates caravan parks?
- 9 Can a caravan park owner get a refund?
- 10 What are the rights of the owner of a caravan?
- 11 Do you have to give a written statement when renting a caravan?
Do static caravan owners have any rights?
People who live in or own static caravans, or “park homes”, have new legal protection from unscrupulous site owners. The new law prevents site owners, who rent out plots on their land, from getting involved in the buying and selling process and from inflicting unexpected charges.
What is the law on living in a static caravan?
No, you can’t live all year round on a holiday park as static caravans and lodges on holiday parks are designed to be used as holiday homes rather than primary addresses. This doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy countless trips away — but it’s often not in a holiday park’s remit to allow permanent residence.Shah
How long can you keep a caravan on site?
Most operators allow you to keep a static caravan on their park for 10 – 20 years, with lodges allowing slightly longer – although this should be determine in your site license agreement.
What is a protected caravan site?
A protected site is a privately owned park where the relevant planning permission or site licence allows the land to be occupied wholly, or in part, for year-round residential use. In this situation, the home owner will have the protection of the Act.
How do you prove ownership of a static caravan?
The main way to prove the ownership of a static caravan is through the Caravan Registration & Identification System. This system provides a unique 17-digit code that helps identify the caravan and owner. There is also further documentation available that helps prove ownership.
Is there an ombudsman for caravan parks?
Is there an ombudsman? In the case of holiday parks, there is no ombudsman to which you can take your problem for independent assessment.
Can I live permanently in a caravan on my own land?
In New South Wales, state-wide legislation allows a caravan to be used for permanent habitation, provided that the person using the caravan is a member of the owner’s household.
Do you have to pay council tax if you live in a static caravan?
Static holiday caravans that are used as an individual’s sole or main residence may become subject to council tax as they are considered ‘dwellings’ by the local authority. It follows that these caravans or units are excluded from the determination of the rateable value.
How long can you keep a caravan on a Parkdean site?
Owners can enjoy visiting their holiday home throughout the ownership season, which varies between our parks, ranging from 8 to 12 months.
How long is the life of a caravan?
How old is the caravan? Most experts agree that the practical lifespan of a caravan is around 14 years, and that’s for one that’s been properly maintained.E
Who regulates caravan parks?
The two main industry bodies are the National Caravan Council (NCC) and British Holiday & Home Parks Association (BH&HPA). The NCC is the only one which currently has a regulatory scheme in place for holiday park owners, so look to see if your caravan park is a member.
What is the difference between a holiday park and a residential park?
The key difference is that you have no right of permanent residence on a holiday park – so your main residence needs to be elsewhere.B
Can a caravan park owner get a refund?
The National Caravan Council (NCC), another trade body representing site owners, believes park owners have a strong legal position and thus have no obligation to refund – but warns this comes with “possible reputational damage”. It urges site owners to be mindful of “loyal and committed” caravan owners.
What are the rights of the owner of a caravan?
People who live permanently in caravans or mobile homes and the site owners have rights and responsibilities. By law, the owner of a protected caravan site must give a resident occupier a written statement: within 28 days from the date they agreed the sale of the caravan to the proposed occupier They should both sign the statement.
What happens if I move my caravan from a park?
Tie you into buying goods and services from the park owner for no valid reason Let the park owner move you from your pitch without valid reason After you caravan has been moved, do not require the park owner to return you to your original pitch or a comparable one
Do you have to give a written statement when renting a caravan?
By law, owners of holiday caravan sites must give holiday caravan occupiers a written statement setting out the basis of the agreement. This applies to anyone who rents a caravan pitch for more than 28 days. The written statement should include details of the parties and site involved. You can find more information at this link: