First-tier Tribunal Increases Pitch Fee Under Mobile Homes Act
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided to increase the pitch fee for a mobile home from £118.24 to £119.89 per month under the Mobile Homes Act 1983.
⚖️ Legal holding
The site owner is entitled to increase the pitch fee under the Mobile Homes Act 1983.
📖 Technical summary
The tribunal increased the pitch fee from £118.24 to £119.89 per month.
📜 Headnote Official document
The First-tier Tribunal increased the pitch fee from £118.24 to £119.89 per month for a mobile home under the Mobile Homes Act 1983.
📚 Full judgment Official document
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FIRST-TIER TRIBUNAL
PROPERTY CHAMBER
(RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY)
Case Reference
: BIR/00CQ/PHI/2021/0019
Property
: [ADDRESS], Wyken Croft, Coventry, [POSTCODE]
Applicant: [redacted]
Applicant’s Representative :
Respondent(s)
: Mr [COUNSEL] : Application under Mobile Homes Act 1983 (The 1983 Act) for review of Pitch Fee.
Date of Order
: 8 November 2021
DECISION
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Background
On 13 October 2021, the Respondent was barred from taking further part in these proceedings, pursuant to Rules 9(1) and (7)(a) of the Tribunal Procedure (First-tier Tribunal) (Property Chamber) Rules 2013; and the tribunal indicated that it would summarily determine this matter on the written submissions received from the parties.
Decision
1. I therefore summarily determine that the Pitch Fee payable by the Respondent to the Applicant should increase from the review date of 1 April 2021, from £118.24 to £119.89 per month.
[NAME] Judge
8 November 2021
Rights of Appeal
By Rule 36(2) of the Tribunal Procedure (First-tier) (Property Chamber) Rules 2013, the tribunal is required to notify the parties about any right of appeal they may have.
Either party may appeal this decision to the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) but must first apply to the First-tier Tribunal at the regional office that has been dealing with the case, for permission.
Any application for permission must be in writing and be received by the regional office of the First-tier Tribunal no later than 28 days after the Tribunal sends its written reasons for the decision to the person making the application.
If the application is not made within the 28 day time limit, such application must include a request for an extension of time and the reason for not complying with the 28 day time limit; the tribunal will then look at such reason(s) and decide whether to allow the application for permission to appeal to proceed, despite not being within the time limit.
The application for permission to appeal must identify the decision of the tribunal to which it relates (i.e. give the date, the property and the case number), state the grounds of appeal and state the result the party making the application is seeking.
If the tribunal refuses to grant permission to appeal, a further application for permission may be made to the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber).
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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
✅ Tends to be accepted
- The tribunal summarily determined the matter based on written submissions from the parties.
- The pitch fee was increased from £118.24 to £119.89 per month.
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❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
The pitch fee for a mobile home was increased from £118.24 to £119.89 per month.
Who was involved?
The site owner and the mobile home occupier were involved.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to increase the pitch fee because it was allowed under the Mobile Homes Act 1983.
Which laws or rules were applied?
The Mobile Homes Act 1983 was applied.
What was the argument that mattered most?
The argument that mattered most was the right of the site owner to increase the pitch fee under the Mobile Homes Act 1983.
Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?
The decision was against the mobile home occupier.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
Someone in a similar situation might also face an increase in their pitch fee if the site owner requests it under the Mobile Homes Act 1983.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The evidence and documents related to the Mobile Homes Act 1983 and the current pitch fee were considered.
Can a decision like this be appealed?
Yes, either party may appeal this decision to the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) but must first apply for permission.
Is it worth getting a solicitor for a case like this?
It is recommended to seek advice from a qualified solicitor for cases involving changes to pitch fees under the Mobile Homes Act 1983.