Overview

This bill amends the Mobile Homes Act 1983 to change how pitch fees for mobile homes in England are calculated. It replaces the Retail Prices Index (RPI) with the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) for future fee increases.

Description

The bill alters the method used to determine annual increases in pitch fees for mobile homes in England. Specifically, it replaces references to the Retail Prices Index (RPI) with the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) within the Mobile Homes Act 1983. This change impacts how future pitch fee increases are calculated, affecting both pre-existing and new agreements. The bill clarifies that any fee increases intended to compensate for financial losses due to this change are considered unreasonable. The amendments apply to all fee reviews after the bill becomes law, regardless of when the agreement was made. The bill applies to England and Wales only and comes into force two months after it is passed.

Government Spending

The bill is not expected to directly impact UK government spending. The change affects the calculation of pitch fees, which are paid by mobile home residents to park operators, not to the government.

Groups Affected

• Mobile Home Residents in England and Wales: This bill will directly affect them as it changes how their pitch fees are calculated. Depending on the difference between CPI and RPI, the impact could be either a decrease or an increase in their annual fees.
• Park Operators in England and Wales: This bill could impact their income, as the calculation method for setting annual pitch fees is altered.
• Courts and Tribunals in England and Wales: These bodies will need to apply the new rules in cases involving disputes over pitch fees.

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