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  1. Issue
  2. Pitch fee
  3. Covid-19
  4. References

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The term ‘mobile home’ covers a variety of accommodation units, such as ‘caravan’, ‘park home’ or ‘lodge’, which are located on a site/park and can be transported from place to place but the caravan site the rights to tell you to leave when they want and it's even been recognized by Parliament.[1]

The law distinguishes between a residential mobile home (in which the owner lives all year-round) and a mobile home which is used for holidays.

Issue

Caravan owners have certain rights regarding their caravan sites, including the right to a written statement of the agreement, protection from eviction without a court order, and the right to be informed about any changes in site fees. However, the level of protection can vary, as the static caravan industry in the UK is not fully regulated.

Pitch fee

You have to pay a ‘pitch fee’ to the park owner to rent the land your park home sits on as chosen by the site owner.

The park owner can propose to change it once a year. They must give you 28 days’ notice in writing. You or the park owner can apply to a tribunal to decide the pitch fee if you cannot agree.[2]

Covid-19

During Covid-19 the caravans in parks or lock-ups can’t get to sites across the UK and In many cases, they’re being asked to pay the full annual 'rent' - while others say they can't get a refund. These costs can be considerable - £4,000 to £5,000 seems to be the average.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "The rights of residential and holiday mobile homeowners (England)". House of Commons Library. 20 May 2025. Archived from the original on 24 Jun 2025. Retrieved 24 Jun 2025.
  2. ↑ "Park (mobile) homes". GOV.UK. 24 Jun 2025. Archived from the original on 24 Jun 2025. Retrieved 24 Jun 2025.
  3. ↑ "My caravan holiday has been cancelled - so why can't I get a refund? Your rights". The Mirror. 7 Jun 2020. Archived from the original on 24 Jun 2025. Retrieved 24 Jun 2025.