Residents’ associations for park home owners
Responsibilities of a qualifying residents’ association
The main responsibilities of a qualifying residents’ association are:
- represent members – be their collective voice
- remain independent from the site owner, their agents and employees
- elect new officers – for example when a chair or secretary steps down
- make decisions fairly and democratically
- receive and respond to consultations on site management, operations or improvements
- maintain proper records
Maintaining records
Certain records must be maintained and some made available for public inspection. There is no strict rule on how to do this. For example, you might publish the information on a website, make it available on request, or keep a folder or file that can be accessed when needed.
In England
The following must be maintained and available for public inspection:
- the constitution
- names of the association’s officers
- an up-to-date list of members (names only)
The site owner can ask to see the constitution and the membership list in order to satisfy themselves that you meet and continue to meet the qualifying criteria.
In Wales
You should make sure your constitution is available for public inspection. The site owner can ask to see it to satisfy themselves that you meet and continue to meet the qualifying criteria.
You must tell the local council when your officers or membership changes. They will not make the names of members public but may disclose the names of the association’s officers to help ensure transparency.
If site ownership changes
If ownership of the site changes:
- you do not need to do anything
- the association’s qualifying status is not affected
If membership changes
If membership of the residents’ association changes:
- you must keep membership lists up to date
- in Wales only: you must send an updated membership list to the local council
If you no longer meet the 50% membership threshold
Notify the site owner in England, or local council in Wales, if you’re unable to maintain the membership threshold.
You can continue as a residents’ association, but you will no longer hold the rights of a qualifying residents’ association.
- Last updated:
- 16 June 2026
- Next review:
- 16 June 2028
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