Manufactured home park disputes
A manufactured home is also known as a mobile home. It is a structure other than a caravan or tent, that:
- has the character of a dwelling house
- is designed to be moved from one position to another
- is not permanently attached to land.
A manufactured home can be located in a mixed use park which also includes caravan sites, tents and holiday cabins. It can also be located in a residential park that only consists of manufactured homes.
QCAT hears a range of disputes relating to manufactured home parks including rent problems, utility costs, varying special terms, maintenance of the park, terminating site agreements and changing park rules.
QCAT recommends that you first try to resolve your dispute through:
- internal dispute resolution methods. This involves lodging your complaint through the home owner’s or park liaison committee or engaging an independent mediator. The Department of Justice and Attorney-General provides a free mediation service through its Dispute Resolution Branch.
- the Caravan and Manufactured Homes Residents Association of Queensland Inc (CAMRA). CAMRA is a government-funded advocacy group which offers free advice and dispute resolution services to manufactured home owners.
If you are still unable to resolve your dispute with the other party you can apply to QCAT to assist you.
Any description of QCAT's jurisdiction on this website is general information only and is not intended to precisely define the types of applications that QCAT has the power to decide. QCAT's jurisdiction is determined by the relevant legislation. If you are unsure about your legal rights you should seek legal advice. Any actions taken to resolve your dispute should be determined by your individual circumstances.