park homes policy forum

Sewerage charges for mobile home parks are typically paid either directly to a water company or through the park owner via site fees.

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Site owners are responsible for maintaining sewage infrastructure up to the home's connection point.

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When reselling water/sewerage services, park owners cannot charge more than what they pay. 

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Key details regarding sewerage charges:

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• Payment Methods: Charges may be included in the pitch fee, billed directly by the water company, or calculated by the site owner as a percentage of the park's total bill.

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• Resale Regulation: Site owners are considered "resellers" if they invoice you. According to Ofwat regulations, they cannot profit from this, must provide a breakdown of how the cost was calculated, and can only charge what they pay for water and sewerage services.

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• Maintenance Responsibility: The park owner is responsible for the maintenance and repair of the sewerage pipes leading up to the connection point at your pitch.

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• Individual Meters: If your unit has a separate water meter, you are likely to be billed based on usage; if not, charges are often split equally between homes.

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• Disputes: If you believe you are being overcharged, you can ask for evidence of the costs from the site owner. 

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It is essential to check your written agreement for the specific arrangement regarding utility charges.