Overview

This bill amends the Mobile Homes Act 1983, specifically concerning pitch fees on mobile home sites in England and Wales. Key changes relate to how these fees are calculated and indexed, aiming to provide greater protection for mobile home residents.

Description

The bill makes two main amendments to the 1983 Act:

• Pitch Fee Calculation: It prevents site owners from including maintenance and repair costs when determining new pitch fees in England. Previously, these costs could be factored into the fee calculation.
• Pitch Fee Indexation: It changes the index used to adjust pitch fees in England from the Retail Prices Index (RPI) to the Consumer Prices Index (CPI). CPI is generally considered a lower measure of inflation than RPI, potentially leading to smaller annual increases in pitch fees.

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

Government Spending

The bill is not expected to directly impact government spending. The changes affect the calculations of pitch fees, but there is no direct financial outlay from the government itself.

Groups Affected

• Mobile Home Owners (England & Wales): This group may benefit from lower pitch fee increases due to the CPI change and the exclusion of maintenance/repair costs from calculations.
• Mobile Home Site Owners (England & Wales): This group may experience reduced income potential due to the limitations placed on pitch fee calculations.

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