Explanatory Memorandum

Caravans Act (Northern Ireland) 2011

2011 CHAPTER 12

16 March 2011

Commentary on Sections

Schedule: Agreements under Part 1 of this Act

Part 1: Terms implied by Section 3

Paragraph 9 – Gift of caravan

Paragraph 9 establishes the process for the gifting of a caravan on a protected site. A caravan owner is entitled to gift a caravan and assign their residential agreement to a family member approved by the site owner. The site owner’s approval cannot be unreasonably withheld and must be notified to the caravan owner within 28 days of a written request being made. If this does not occur, the caravan owner can apply to the court for an order approving a family member.