Explanatory Notes

Mobile Homes (Wales) Act 2013

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4 November 2013

Commentary on Sections

Schedule 2 – terms of mobile homes agreements

Part 1 – Terms Implied By Act

Chapter 3 – Agreements relating to transit pitches on local authority Gypsy and Traveller sites

157.Paragraphs 27 to 30 set out the terms in relation to duration and termination of agreements on local authority Gypsy and Traveller transit pitches. Agreements on these pitches can be terminated by the site owner with 4 weeks written notice. Where agreements are terminated, occupiers can claim back any overpayment of fees.

158.Paragraphs 31 and 32 set out that transit pitch occupiers have a right to quiet enjoyment of the pitch and establish rules when site owners can enter the pitch, but not the mobile home, with or without notice.

159.Paragraphs 33 and 34 set out the obligations on the owner to notify the residents of the address at which notices may be served on the owner, for the purposes of dealing with pitch fees and payments.