Sale of Park Homes Bill

A Bill to facilitate the sale of park homes by residential owners; to restrict the ability of site owners to interfere in such sales; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Sir Christopher ChopeConservative

Parliament last updated

1 May 2012

In Plain English

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This bill would make it easier for people who live in park homes to sell their homes by limiting what park-site owners can do to block or delay a sale. It aims to protect residents from interference by site owners while keeping any necessary rules in place.

Key Points

Aims to facilitate the sale of park homes by residential owners.
Restricts the ability of park-site owners to interfere with such sales (e.g., blocking or delaying sales).
Sets limits on site owners' powers in relation to sales and required approvals/consents.
Introduced as a Private Members' Bill in the House of Commons by Sir Christopher Chope.
Forms part of housing policy regarding the regulation of park home sites.

Progress

The bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons. It has previously had a first reading in October 2010 in the same chamber.

Who is affected?

Park home residents (people living in park homes)Park site owners/operatorsPeople buying or selling park homes

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Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

21 Oct 2010

2nd readingCommons

Committee stageCommons

Report stageCommons

3rd readingCommons

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Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Sale of Park Homes

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.