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Overview

This bill amends the Mobile Homes Act 1983, specifically concerning pitch fees for mobile homes in England. Key changes relate to how these fees are calculated and indexed, aiming to protect mobile home residents from excessive increases.

Description

The bill makes two main changes to the 1983 Act:

• Pitch Fee Calculation: It removes the consideration of owner expenditure on maintenance and repairs when determining new pitch fees in England. This prevents owners from passing on these costs to residents as part of the pitch fee.
• Pitch Fee Indexation: It replaces the Retail Prices Index (RPI) with the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) for indexing pitch fees in England. CPI is generally considered a lower measure of inflation than RPI, leading to potentially smaller annual increases in pitch fees.

The amendments apply only to England and Wales and come into effect upon passing.

Government Spending

The bill is not expected to directly impact government spending. The changes are designed to affect the relationship between mobile home park owners and residents regarding pitch fee calculations, not government finances. No specific figures on potential savings or increased expenditure are provided.

Groups Affected

The bill primarily affects:

• Mobile home residents in England: Potentially benefits them by limiting increases in pitch fees, offering more predictable costs.
• Mobile home park owners in England: May reduce their revenue from pitch fees, potentially impacting profitability.