Explanatory Memorandum

Caravans Act (Northern Ireland) 2011

2011 CHAPTER 12

16 March 2011

Commentary on Sections

Part 3: Protection of residential occupiers from eviction and harassment

Section 13 – Provision for suspension of eviction orders

Section 13 establishes the powers of the courts in relation to proceedings for eviction and the factors the court should take into account in such proceedings. The court can suspend the enforcement of an eviction order for up to 12 months providing the relevant caravan is on a site which has a valid site license.