Help needed for motorhome storage

[Wilkymelvin2024]

I have been told that someone has complained regarding parking my MH on the drive and I have been told I need to move it.

Anyone know of storage places near Thornton Cleveleys where it can be stored.

Thank you all

 

[Barriesimpson]

I have been told that someone has complained regarding parking my MH on the drive and I have been told I need to move it.

Anyone know of storage places near Thornton Cleveleys where it can be stored.

Thank you all

Who says you need to move it? It's on your property, surely.

 

[The Coops]

Westby Hall in Lytham, Land Hill in Hambleton over Wrye or try Riverside on Mains Lane. Are you on a new development? if its on your drive why not park it on the road, its taxed and insured!

 

[Figaro]

Who's told you to move your motorhome and on what basis ?
I'd be telling them to do one if it's parked on your drive not obstructing anyone else

 

[Wilkymelvin2024]

Who says you need to move it? It's on your property, surely.

It's on a rented property.

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[Figaro]

Is there a clause in the lease forbidding motorhome parking ?

 

[Jabstatt]

You may get more response if you make the title a bit more descriptive.

Eg can I park MH on my drive?

Welcome

Tony

 

[Nanniemate]

Has the landlord told you to move it or is there a covenant.

I'd wait and see don't panic

 

[Wilkymelvin2024]

Is there a clause in the lease forbidding motorhome parking ?

Yes which we didn't know it's been they for months. But my fault for not checking

 

[Wilkymelvin2024]

Has the landlord told you to move it or is there a covenant.

I'd wait and see don't panic

We have had a letter from them.

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[The Coops]

What does your V5 class the vehicle as? Point out that you are legally entitled by law to park it on the road outside the property and that it makes sense and courtesy for all concerned to park it off the road.

 

[Nanniemate]

We have had a letter from them.

You have to move it then , someone has complained.
Can you not leave it on the road

 

[Wilkymelvin2024]

You have to move it then , someone has complained.
Can you not leave it on the road

Yes. I am not sure I am going to check

 

[scotzsue]

You have to move it then , someone has complained.
Can you not leave it on the road

Would be wary of doing that, no saying what the complainant might do.

 

[Figaro]

So who's told you to not park it on the drive, your landlord ?
If it's a condition of the lease then you probably don't have much choice but to move it somewhere else.
You could sound out the landlord and see if they will permit it but without more information it's difficult to be much help.
Does it affect any neighbours, is there a covenant on the development preventing the parking of motorhomes ect

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[Pedro Pallent]

I have been told that someone has complained regarding parking my MH on the drive and I have been told I need to move it.

Anyone know of storage places near Thornton Cleveleys where it can be stored.

Thank you all

Google, safe and secure motorhome and caravan storage near Thornton Cleveleys, make sure they are a reputable company

 

[Buddy1012]

Yes which we didn't know it's been they for months. But my fault for not checking

You should check the wording. If it says caravan as opposed to motorhome, campervan, motorcaravan then there is legal precedent in your favour. Legally none of the latter can be defined as being a ‘caravan’. See my detailed post elsewhere on the site as I have been there, used this ruling and successfully overcome this as recently as December last year. Best of luck!

 

[DT]

Westby Hall in Lytham, Land Hill in Hambleton over Wrye or try Riverside on Mains Lane. Are you on a new development? if its on your drive why not park it on the road, its taxed and insured!

Watch for spiteful folk. Mine in storage. Check for CASSOA sites.

 

[Nanniemate]

You should check the wording. If it says caravan as opposed to motorhome, campervan, motorcaravan then there is legal precedent in your favour. Legally none of the latter can be defined as being a ‘caravan’. See my detailed post elsewhere on the site as I have been there, used this ruling and successfully overcome this as recently as December last year. Best of luck!

It's rented accomodation p off the landlord and your out, as stated its clear in the lease.
OP has no choice but to move it. Having already broken the terms of the lease they could find themselves on notice to quit if they try to fight it.
Fingers crossed they can find storage quickly

 

[Buddy1012]

Exact wording in lease is relevant - it is a legal contract. IFor example if the lease says ‘no dogs’ then a tenant couldn’t be in breach if they were keeping a cat. If it said ‘no pets’ that would be another matter…….

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[MisterB]

Exact wording in lease is relevant - it is a legal contract. IFor example if the lease says ‘no dogs’ then a tenant couldn’t be in breach if they were keeping a cat. If it said ‘no pets’ that would be another matter…….

As a landlord, just because a lease contains a clause, it doesn't mean it's enforceable. Nor does it mean that a specific clause being broken could lead to it being cited and used as a reason for eviction.

Its a tricky one but if you can engage with your landlord and come to an agreement where if the covenant is enacted (which isnt as common as you may think) then you would immediately move it to a different location.

Ask your landlord for a copy of ALL the covenants and check if they are being enforced or broken by others subject to those covenants.

There is another option that you could consider if your landlord is acting unreasonably but it's not my position to advise you on that as it can get tricky.

And get some security cameras on your motorhome ..... which MAY deter spiteful actions ...

 

[Minxy]

If the clause wasn't made clear to the tenant when the contract was signed then the tenant could vacate the property and move elsewhere.

 

[Gizmouk]

You should check the wording. If it says caravan as opposed to motorhome, campervan, motorcaravan then there is legal precedent in your favour. Legally none of the latter can be defined as being a ‘caravan’. See my detailed post elsewhere on the site as I have been there, used this ruling and successfully overcome this as recently as December last year. Best of luck!

... and win yourself 2 months notice to leave the property

 

[Brains]

As a landlord, just because a lease contains a clause, it doesn't mean it's enforceable. Nor does it mean that a specific clause being broken could lead to it being cited and used as a reason for eviction.

Its a tricky one but if you can engage with your landlord and come to an agreement where if the covenant is enacted (which isnt as common as you may think) then you would immediately move it to a different location.

Ask your landlord for a copy of ALL the covenants and check if they are being enforced or broken by others subject to those covenants.

There is another option that you could consider if your landlord is acting unreasonably but it's not my position to advise you on that as it can get tricky.

And get some security cameras on your motorhome ..... which MAY deter spiteful actions ...

Another landlord here.

I have a property with a very short drive, OK for say motorbike or a Smart car.
But any conventional sized car will as a minimum overhang the pavement and probably have the rear wheels on the pavement.

I have always had a clause the the AST that says any vehicle parked may not touch the building and must not overhang the pavement.

The current tenants have got around this by parking diagonally and partially across next doors garden (apparently with permission). I've left it for now, but sent a written warning that if the neighbours (or the council) object then they will have 24hrs to move it.
(and then pay several hundred quid a year to park in residents parking)

Personally I'd say if the Landlord has asked you to move the motorhome, then you need to move it ASAP.
Street parking somewhere would be the first place to go.

 

[MisterB]

Another landlord here.



I have always had a clause the the AST that says any vehicle parked may not touch the building and must not overhang the pavement.

The current tenants have got around this by parking diagonally and partially across next doors garden (apparently with permission). I've left it for now, but sent a written warning that if the neighbours (or the council) object then they will have 24hrs to move it.
(and then pay several hundred quid a year to park in residents parking)

i like the written warning as it puts them on notice, but it may actually be an unenforecable clause if challenged. That's why Section 21 being removed is going to make it better for tenants in circumstances where unenforceable clauses are within the AST, BUT a lot worse them if they break enforceable clauses.
i still cant believe that anyone in their right minds considers the removal of Section 21 is going to help those tenants who do face eviction for breaking their tenancy agreement - i just hope that all landlords are going to be honest when asked for reasons/references - i wouldnt touch anyone evicted when it comes in and if that means selling, then i will !

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[Brains]

i like the written warning as it puts them on notice, but it may actually be an unenforecable clause if challenged. That's why Section 21 being removed is going to make better for tenants in circumstance where unenforceable clauses are within the AST, BUT a lot worse them if they break enforceable clauses.
i still cant believe that anyone in their right minds considers the removal of Section 21 is going to help those tenants who do face eviction for breaking their tenancy agreement - i just hope that all landlords are going to be honest when asked for reasons/references - i wouldnt touch anyone evicted when it comes in and if that means selling, then i will !

I've always used a very good local agency that I have used for about 20 years.
They weed out well over 50% of the people that walk though their door/website.

Since I started with them I've only had one problem tenant.
And she only got through the system by having a her ex husband sign all the paperwork, he was fine, she was not.
Unfortunately she moved in and he did not.
Took 6 months and two court visits to get her evicted for non payment of rent and leaving the place in a right state (total redecoration).

The cleaners bagged up 5 binbags of letters, mostly bills, we opened about 200 of the letters, well over £20k of debt, for someone that had never had a proper job.
She owed money to everyone from HMRC, DVLA, parking authorities, and multiple companies for goods and services.

We wrote a standard letter to all of them, plus the debt collection agencies, and all the local estate agents, with all her details and all of the details of all the debtors we knew about (including us), so that if she ever tries to rent on the private market again it should flag up.

The agency I use does all the checking, right of residency, big enough regular income, always talks to previous landlords, including those abroad, and whilst they don't quite have an posted "No Irish, No dogs" rule (we have both), they are very strict about whom they will approve.
I also ensure issues like the parking of motorhomes outside are dealt with up front.
I pay them the first months rent for the service.

 

[Lenny HB]

Yes. I am not sure I am going to check

If parking on the road check with your insurance a lot of Motorhome policies don't cover parking on the road when it is the place where it is kept.

 

[TDub49]

You should check the wording. If it says caravan as opposed to motorhome, campervan, motorcaravan then there is legal precedent in your favour. Legally none of the latter can be defined as being a ‘caravan’. See my detailed post elsewhere on the site as I have been there, used this ruling and successfully overcome this as recently as December last year. Best of luck!

That is, of course, all true. But so is Sec 21 eviction a fact. The landlord has asked for it to be moved. Why not annoy him/her by playing games like arguing over definitions or parking on the road?. After all, it's only your rented home you stand to lose . . . .

 

[Pausim]

If it is in the lease then Wilkymelvin2024 is doing the right thing looking for storage, which is what they asked about in the first place. No one wants to risk losing their home over a parking issue and renters are not usually in a position to argue.

I don’t know the area but did a quick Google search for “motorhome storage near Thornton Cleveleys” and a few possible sites popped up. Hope you find something suitable quickly. My insurance company doesn’t care about how many gold stars my storage site has, they just say it must be in a locked compound. Best talk to your insurance company first about what they want, post code can be important.