LAMBOURN COURT PARK RULES

01.Introduction

The following rules are in place to assist with the good management of the park and for the benefit of all who use it. Please note that these rules form part of the agreement by which you occupy our pitch in accordance with the Mobile Home Act 1983 (as amended) The rules are designed to ensure that all park home residents may live peacefully in unspoilt surroundings and have not been designed to place unnecessary restrictions on residents. We are sure that , provided the rules are accepted and adopted in the right spirit, our park will continue to provide a fair and safe environment for all.

02. Site licence

Park home owners must not do, or allow to be done, anything to the home or pitch which might breach any of the conditions of the parks site licence. A copy of the current licence is attached to the written statement and is also available on the park notice board.

03.Park Homes

Only park homes ( mobile homes built to British standard 3632) of propriety manufacture, that is to say not home made, which conform to the statutory definition of a caravan contained in the relevant legislation are permitted on the park in accordance with the planning permission for the use of the land. Wheels must not be removed nor the home repositioned without the written consent of the park owner.

4. Condition of the park home

Homes must be kept in a sound state of repair and the outside of the home maintained in a clean and tidy condition. The external decoration and colour must not be changed without the written consent of the park owner and must be kept in good order. Homes must be maintained at all times in a suitable condition in the event that they have to be moved from one pitch on the park to another.

5. Condition of the pitch

Park home owners must maintain their pitch, including any outbuildings, belonging to or enjoyed with the pitch in a clean and tidy condition. The underneath of each home is to be kept neat and tidy. Fences or other means of enclosure are not allowed without the approval of the park owner.

06. ALTERATIONS TO THE HOME OR PITCH

Park home owners must not, without the prior written consent of the park owner, carry out any of the following:

a. change the external colour and decoration of the home

b. carry out any building works, external alterations of, or addition to the home except for any repairs or maintenance

c. paving or hard standing, including the formation of a pond

d. plant, fell, lop, top or prune any trees or large shrubs

e. erect any poles, masts, wires, dishes or communications receiving equipment

A form is to be obtained from the park owner and completed by both parties including any third party contractors) before any permissions are deemed to have been approved. The park owner reserves the right to request that any works which have been carried out without his / her consent are returned to the original state at the expense of the resident.

07. PUBLIC PLACES

Public places, paths, roads etc should not be littered in any way.

08. FIRES

External fires, including incinerators are not allowed in any areas of the park.

09. FLAMMABLE SUBSTANCES / FUEL

No inflammable or explosive substances may be kept on the park home owner's pitch except in quantities reasonable for domestic use. All types of fuel storage, protection and screening must be approved by the park owner before purchase or construction and be capable of removal by the park home owner on vacation of the pitch.

10. SHEDS, PORCHES, GARAGES ETC.

Porches, sheds, garages, covered walkways, car ports, outbuildings, fences, fuel bunkers or other structures are only permitted with the prior written consent of the park owner, and where permitted must be of a design, size and standard approved by the park owner, and must be maintained in good repair and appearance. The erection or installation of any such buildings or structures may be contradictory to the conditions of the planning consent or site licence (or both) which have been granted for the park.

I1. REFUSE

The park home owner is responsible for the disposal of all household, recyclable and garden waste in approved containers through the local authority service. Containers must not be overfilled and must be placed in the approved position for the local authorities regular collections.

The deposit of any refuse or un-roadworthy vehicles on any part of the park owners land is strictly prohibited.

12. COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES

No commercial enterprises or business activities may take place on the park without the prior written permission of the park owner. If permission is granted, it may also require the park owner to obtain approval from the appropriate authority. "Business activity" also includes the overhaul and repair of vehicles, mobile retailing vans e.g. grocery, fast food etc.

13. VISITORS TO THE PARK

The park is private property, and the park owner reserves the right to refuse entry to any persons other than residents and bona fide guests of the residents. No sales people or traders may enter the park without first obtaining permission from the park owner.

14.  TENTS. MOTOR HOMES TOURING CARAVANS BOATS, TRAILERS AND COMMERCIAL VEHICLES

Park home owners or their guests are not permitted to erect tents or park motor homes, touring caravans, boats, trailers or commercial vehicles on individual plots or public areas without prior written approval of the park owner.

15. LIABILITY AND INSURANCE

If the park home owner is in breach of their Agreement, and as a result the park owner incurs costs, the park home owner must pay all reasonable costs resulting from claims, charges and expenses reasonably incurred in relation to the breach of the agreement.

Park home owners must insure and keep the park home insured with an organisation that it registered with the Financial Services Authority against loss or damage by fire and liabilities to other people and property.

Park home owners must produce a copy of the insurance policy to the park owner upon request together with any other evidence that the site owner may reasonably request as proof of insurance.

16. NUISANCE

Park home owners must not do, or allow to be done, anything on the park which may be or become a nuisance to or cause annoyance, inconvenience or disturbance to, the park owner or anyone else who lives on or uses the park.

Park home owners must not cause damage to any property belonging to the park owner or anyone else, or to any adjoining or neighbouring property, and must not use or permit the park home to be used for illegal or immoral purposes.

Park home owners must not do, or allow to be done, anything on the park which may be a criminal offence.

No persons under the age of 50 are permitted as permanent residents, however park home owners will be held responsible at all times for the conduct of any visiting children, grand-children or friends of, who must not be permitted to play around any public areas, on the car park, roads or in the entrance to the park.

Musical instruments, cd players, radios other appliances and motor vehicles must not be used to cause nuisance to others, especially between the hours of 10.30 pm and 8.00 am.

17. Occupants of the park.

The park home owner must not permit a greater number of persons to live in or occupy the park home than the maximum number specified in written statement.

The park home must not be hired and accommodation must not be rented to paying guests.

There must be no sub letting or parting with possession of the whole or part of the park home or pitch.

No person under the age of 50yrs may reside in the park home without the park owners prior consent.

Reasonable notice of intention to sell or assign the park home must be given to the park owner in writing. Not less than 28days notice will be accepted as reasonable.

A commission of no more than 10% of the sale price will, be payable to the park owner on completion of the sale.

18. Vacant pitches

Access is not permitted to vacant pitches. Building materials, equipment and or plant must be left undisturbed.

19. Vehicles

All vehicles must be driven carefully on the park.

Park owners and others permitted entrants may bring vehicles on to the park.

The park owner will not be liable for any theft or damage unless arising from their own negligence or other breach of duty.

Vehicles must be kept to authorised parking spaces.

All vehicles must be taxed and insured as required by law. And be in running order.

All drivers on the park must hold a current driving licence. For the category of vehicle driven on the park.

Disused/ unroadworthy vehicles must be removed from the park and the park owner reserves the right to remove any vehicle which is apparently abandoned without the consent of the vehicle owner:

No major repair to be permitted on the park owners land. Motor oil and other fuels of that nature must not be discharged into the drains or on to the roads or car park.

20. Pets

Only one dog per park home or pitch is allowed on the park. Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times, and not allowed to roam freely around the site. Cats and other small animals ie caged birds, fish etc may be permitted with the written consent of the park owner.

21 Services

The park home owner must not permit water waste to be discharged on to the ground.

All external water pipes must be lagged by the park owner against potential frost damage. The park home owner will be liable for any loss of water due to their failure to do so or from any other failure on the section of water service for which the park owner is responsible i.e. from the ground level up wards. Any leaks should be reported to the park owner as soon as they are detected.

The park home owner is responsible for the sewerage connection from the ground level upwards, for electrical connections and gas connections from the meter housing. Owners are responsible for ensuring that all electrical, solid fuel, oil or gas installations comply at all times with the requirements of the relevant current legislation. It is recommended that all work on gas, electricity and water systems be carried out by suitably qualified persons.

 22.Fire Precautions

All park homes must be equipped with a fire extinguisher, blanket and a smoke alarm which complies with current day standards.

 23 Guns/ Firearms

 Guns, firearms or offensive weapons of any description must not be used on the park and must only be kept with a licence from the appropriate police authority and the written consent of the park owner.

Park Home Living Disclaimer:

Park rules have been downloaded from the relevant licensing authority and were correct at the time of publishing. Uploaded Date May 2021