Have
your say
NSW's caravan park owners and operators have been invited to have their
say on residential park laws.
This follows the release of a discussion paper by the State Government as
part of the second stage of its review into the rules which have been
labelled "cumbersome and confusing".
It deals with issues raised by park tenants and operators after some
Consumer, Trader and Tenancy Tribunal decisions.
Fair Trading Minister Anthony Roberts writes in the paper: "Residential
parks are an important part of the housing mix across New South Wales.
"They provide an affordable housing choice for many people who develop
strong networks of support within their park that they value highly.
"Yet for too many owners and residents the current law is confusing,
cumbersome and too often leads to conflict."
He said the government had given an election commitment to improve the
control of residential parks and to strengthen the industry.
"The release of this discussion paper honours that commitment and provides
an opportunity for park owners, residents, advocacy groups and others to
contribute to improving the legal framework which governs residential
parks," he added.
Important issues raised in the paper include licensing of park owners and
managers, the education and training of operators and rent rises.
It also deals with improving terms and responsibilities disclosure, park
rules, dispute resolution, tenancy security and the sale of dwellings.
Fair Trading will examine submissions and comments on the paper before
making recommendations to the government mid-year.
Comment on the discussion paper can be made until February 29 by
clicking here
