Sale blocking of park homes
What to do if the site owner is trying to block a sale
If you know or suspect that a site owner is trying to block a sale, there are some things you can do.
Step 1: complain to the site owner
It is sometimes enough to contact the site owner to explain that what they are doing is illegal.
It could be helpful to refer to the relevant legislation:
- Section 3 of the Caravan Sites Act 1968 (as amended
- the Mobile Homes Acts 1983 and 2013
- in Wales – the Mobile Homes (Wales) Act 2013
Step 2: report the attempted sale blocking to the local council
The local council has the power to prosecute site owners that try to block sales.
Convicted site owners can be fined or imprisoned.
Step 3: if the local council does not take action
You can use your local council’s complaints procedure.
If you’re not happy with how they deal with your complaint, you can report the matter to the Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman.
- Last updated:
- 16 June 2026
- Next review:
- 16 June 2028
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