Explanatory Memorandum

Caravans Act (Northern Ireland) 2011

2011 CHAPTER 12

16 March 2011

Commentary on Sections

Part 2: Agreements for other occupiers of caravan sites

Section 7 – Application of this Part

Section 7 clarifies to whom and for what purpose Part 2 of the Act applies. Part 2 is intended to apply to the seasonal (holiday) caravan sector and covers any seasonal agreement made either before or after commencement of the Act relating to caravan owners (other than those to whom Part 1 of the Act applies) who are entitled to station their caravan on a caravan site for a period exceeding 28 days. The inclusion of this time period is intended to ensure that touring caravans are not inappropriately brought within the scope of Part 2.