Park homes law
Park home law refers to the The Mobile Homes Act 2013 (originally the Mobile Homes Act 1983) it is a law that gives rights to people who live in their own home on a protected site, as well as protection from unfair eviction, to challenge unfair fees and the ability to sell on the open market, without interference from the park owner. Whereby residents have the right to a written pitch agreement, to quiet enjoyment of their home, and the right to sell or gift their home.
From 1 April 2014, local authority licensing requires site owners to display a license on site confirming they comply to certain rules. Local authorities have the powers to charge for licensing, to require that site owners carry out any necessary works and prosecute those who fail to comply, with unlimited court fines for non-compliance of the requirements.
It is illegal for site owners to evict without a court order, harass tennants into giving up their home or prevent them from exercising their rights such as selling their home. Under the Caravan Sites Act 1968 significant fines or prison sentences for site owners can be applied for by local councils. Under the Mobile Homes Act 2013 as of May 2013 it is also illegal for site owners to give false or misleading information that might interfere with the sale of a property. Site owners are also essentially prevented from being involved with the sale of a property, by insisting on approval a sale or a buyer, by interfering with sale rights, preventing the employment of an agent or requiring a survey prior to any sale.
A number of guidance documents around park homes were published by the government in 2013 including Buyer's information form: park homes, Park homes: know your rights, Selling or gifting a park home, whilst the Leasehold Advisory Service (LEASE) provides free and independent advice for residents is such situations.
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