Camping and Caravanning Agreements
Owners of Campsites and Caravan Parks of all types, big and small, permanent and temporary, will find these documents useful, as well as owners of static caravans situated there. Whilst Campsites and Caravan Parks are typically informal places, it is important to formally document the agreement between the Owner and the Guest so that both parties know what they can expect and what is expected of them.
This subfolder contains licence agreements (holiday contracts) for campers and owners of touring caravans. There is also a letting agreement for a static caravan. The documents in this folder are designed to be printed out and signed by both parties. If bookings are made online, Owners should use the forms and templates in our Online Caravan & Campsite Bookings folder.
These Camping & Caravanning Agreements are drafted using plain English so that they can be understood by lay people. Where it is necessary to use legal terms an explanation in plain English is included.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What agreement do I use for campers and touring caravans on my site? +
A licence agreement, which is a holiday contract, not a tenancy. Pitches for campers and touring caravans are granted under licence because the guest does not get exclusive possession of a defined piece of land the way a tenant would. The folder has licence agreements for campers and touring caravans, plus a letting agreement for a static caravan, all designed to be printed and signed.
Why does it matter whether it is a licence or a tenancy? +
Because a tenant can gain security of tenure and statutory protection, whereas a licensee occupies on the contract terms and leaves when it ends. Camping and touring pitches are normally licences, which keeps your site flexible. Getting the paperwork right, using a licence agreement rather than a tenancy, protects that position. The templates are drafted as licences for exactly this reason.
Do residential caravan site rules like the Mobile Homes Act apply to my holiday site? +
Generally no. The Mobile Homes Act 1983 protects people who occupy a park home as their only or main residence on a protected site, not holidaymakers on a touring or holiday pitch, and sites licensed for holiday use only are outside it. Holiday and touring use stays under a licence agreement. If anyone starts living on site as their only home, seek advice, because different rules can apply.
Should I still document things if my campsite is informal and low key? +
Yes. Even relaxed sites benefit from a short written licence setting out dates, fees, site rules and each side's responsibilities, so campers know what to expect and you can deal with problems. It reduces disputes and clarifies liability. For online bookings, use the separate online camping and caravanning booking documents instead of a signed agreement.
