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

Paragraphs 26-27 – Owner’s name and address

Paragraph 26 requires the site owner to provide caravan owners and any qualifying residents’ associations with an address in Northern Ireland. Caravan owners can, in certain circumstances, reasonably withhold pitch fee payments until such information is provided. All notices from the site owner must also include an address in Northern Ireland.

Paragraph 27 similarly requires site owners to provide an address in Northern Ireland on any demand for payment. Caravan owners can, in certain circumstances, reasonably withhold payments until such information is provided.