Mobile homes

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The laws governing the owning and renting of mobile homes are different to those governing the owning and renting of traditional 'bricks and mortar' properties. This section explains your rights if you own or rent a mobile home such as a caravan or a park home, or you rent a pitch to place it on.

A mobile home could be:

• a caravan
• a motorhome
• a prefabricated bungalow or park home

In addition to reading this section, you can download the leaflet Mobile Homes: a guide for residents and site owners from the Communities and Local Government website.

Things to consider

This section explains what to do if you are interested in buying or renting a mobile home. Read more 

Renting a mobile home

How to find a mobile home to rent, and information on costs, Housing Benefit and your rights. Read more 

Buying a mobile home

All you need to know about buying a mobile home, from mortgages and stamp duty to surveys and your rights. Read more 

Owning a mobile home

Most people who own their mobile homes still need to rent a pitch to station it on. Read more 

Responsibilities in mobile homes

As the owner or tenant of a mobile home, you have certain responsibilities as well as rights. Read more 

Mobile home sites

Everything you need to consider when choosing a site, from costs to rental terms and park rules. Read more 

Houseboats

This page considers some of the issues involved with living on a houseboat, and provides useful links if you need further information. Read more 

Mobile homes jargon

Whether your home is classed as a 'mobile home' or a 'dwelling house' can have a big impact on your rights. Read more