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If you live on an unprotected site, the site owner may be able to evict you from the site very easily.

What is an unprotected site?

If your mobile home is placed on private land or only has planning permission as a holiday site, you will live on an unprotected site.

When can I be evicted?

At any time. If you live on an unprotected site, you may fall outside the protection of the law on eviction. This means that you can be evicted without the site owner serving a notice or getting a court order. It would be unwise, however, for a site owner to remove your mobile home without a court order, as this could lead to a breach of the peace.

If you live on an unprotected site and the site owner wants to evict you, get advice immediately - use our advice services directory to find an advice centre local to you.

If you have a written lease with the site owner, check to see if it says how long you can stay on the site. Get in touch with an adviser if you need help.

Can I apply as homeless?

Yes. If you live in a mobile home or houseboat but have nowhere to keep it, you are legally homeless. You can therefore make a homeless application to the council, who will have a duty to offer you:

• help and advice to find somewhere else to live or keep your mobile home, and
• depending on your circumstances, somewhere to stay, if necessary (temporary accommodation).

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