Renting in a caravan park

This page has information for people who want to rent a caravan or caravan site from a caravan park operator in the Northern Territory (NT).

Before you move in

Before you move to a caravan park, you should find out:

• cost of rent
• how to pay rent
• which caravan or caravan site you are renting
• length of your rental agreement
• if you have to pay a security deposit
• whether you need to get a condition report.

Occupancy agreement

You also need to sign a caravan park occupancy agreement.

Make sure you understand and agree with the terms of your caravan park occupancy agreement.

You should also:

• check that information provided by the operator is truthful
• negotiate special terms and conditions and agree to these in writing
• pay rent in advance if required
• pay the security deposit if required
• sign and keep a copy of the condition report.

Your operator will return a copy of the signed occupancy agreement to you within seven days of signing.

During your occupancy

You should do all of the following during your occupancy:

• use the site as a place to live
• use the site, park and facilities appropriately
• ensure guests use the site, park and facilities appropriately
• do not use the site for illegal purposes
• pay rent and other charges on time
• tell the operator about damage to park facilities
• do not allow more people to live on your site than what your agreement allows
• speak to the operator before trying to fix problems
• follow the park rules.

Information for caravan owners

If you own a mobile home or caravan and want to stay long term in a caravan park, you need to talk to the park operator. They may not allow long term residents.

Private owners of mobile homes in residential parks can't rent directly to a tenant.

The park operator can agree to act for the owner. They become the landlord and manage the tenancy on behalf of the owner.

For more information on living in a mobile home contact NT Consumer Affairs.