Caravan owners in Northern Ireland can thank the local government after a new law protecting their rights became officially operational.
All caravan park owners should now have issued full written agreements to caravanners renting a pitch on their site under the regulations set down by the Caravans Act Northern Ireland 2011 which went live last week (November 3rd).
The main aim of the Act is to crate clear and transparent terms of agreements so that caravan owners know exactly where they stand when it comes to the contract they have for their pitch.
Written contracts are now mandatory and not only offer caravanners increased protection but also give them a greater say in the way their site is managed.
This also relates to static caravans, as in the past many owners found that their site could impose unfair restrictions on them when they wished to sell their holiday home, claiming terms that were perhaps not mentioned in the original verbal agreement.
This could involve things such as vetting potential buyers or charging commission on the sale, but as a result of the new law only terms specified in the written agreement will be permitted.
In great news for caravanners across Northern Ireland, it is estimated that the new Act will benefit 13,500 holiday caravan owners currently renting pitches in the country.
