Tasmanian court protects caravan park resident from eviction

abc.net.au

A Tasmanian Supreme Court ruled an eviction notice against a caravan park resident invalid, citing the need to protect long-term residents from "oppression." The ruling favored resident John Lowe, who had been served an eviction notice after forming a residents' association. The court found the park's new rules, which allowed evictions without cause, were invalid, breaching Lowe's contract. The judge emphasized the long-term nature of Lowe's residency, noting his agreement with the park extended to 2073. The case highlights the lack of regulation for caravan park living in Tasmania, the only Australian jurisdiction without such protections. The court will determine further orders, while the temporary injunction against Lowe's eviction remains in place.


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