How are caravan parks regulated in the UK?
The Department is currently investigating how regulation of the approval and operation of caravan parks or camping grounds and MHEs may be streamlined. Caravan parksare an important provider of tourist and residential accommodation. Caravan parks mostly cater for both caravans and other moveable dwellings such as tents, relocatable homes,
What should be the description of a caravan site?
Descriptions should be as precise as practicable. The following are recommended, with or without “and premises”, as appropriate: Caravan Park; Camping Site; Caravan; Caravan pitch; Caravan and Chalet Park; Chalet Park. The hereditament will be composite where domestic accommodation forms part of the hereditament but is omitted from the valuation.
What should I do if my caravan power goes out?
If you can’t positively identify and isolate the cause of an earth fault, do not continue to try to use the caravan’s hook-up. The most important piece of advice here is to get your caravan electrics looked at by a qualified electrician. If you have a TV make sure it will run off 12 volts and power it that way.
Can a caravan be parked in the driveway?
In an ideal world, we’d arrive home after a long trip, park the caravan in the driveway and head inside for a long shower. But caravan storage is not always so easy.
What happens if you stop providing a service in a caravan park?
If you stop providing a regular service, you must reduce rent to an agreed amount, or an amount determined by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT). A caravan park resident or site tenant can request a rent assessment from us if you have:
What are the rights of a static caravan owner?
Static caravan owners can further protect themselves by ensuring that the holiday park they site their caravan on is regulated by an industry body. The two main industry bodies are the National Caravan Council (NCC) and British Holiday & Home Parks Association (BH&HPA).
Is it good to own a caravan park?
Owning a caravan park: keep expenses low and fun high The caravan parks industry is growing steadily in Australia, and owning a caravan park can be a great business opportunity for people who enjoy a busy and varied lifestyle. And keeping expenses low and fun high is as important for caravan park owners as it is for holidaymakers.
Is there a Consumer Code of practice for caravan parks?
The scheme has a consumer code of practice and a set of minimum standards that members must adhere to, so if you’re having problems with your holiday park this could be a good place to start. You can find more information on the NCC on their website.
