We are currently in NSW and due to ill health have needed to stay for longer period than normal when travelling Oz. We have been told maximum stay of 151days per calender year. Is this only in NSW? Our van is our home.
-- Edited by ledavidson on Monday 16th of July 2018 03:13:21 PM
travellinglew said
04:18 PM Jul 16, 2018
You dont indicate where the 151 days comes from. Sounds to me like a particular park or chain. Sydney parks are full of permanent and semi permanent tenants. The state Govt uses parks as accommodation as housing for the needy so I cant see how their will be a maximum number of days that is law except in state run or council run parks. My take would be to ring around the area you want to live until you find a park that will accommodate your needs.
ledavidson said
04:29 PM Jul 16, 2018
We have been told it comes from the government, mainly for tourist registered parks. Wondering how we would find out where parks are that allow extended stays. We are presently in northern NSW but have been told same re 151days on South coast...Bermigu. Is it only NSW with this rule re "tourist" parks. Apparently after the 151 days a lease is required.
-- Edited by ledavidson on Monday 16th of July 2018 04:31:15 PM
Yuglamron said
04:56 PM Jul 16, 2018
Not sure about Qld but I was staying at a park NW of Brisbane while under doctors care.
I think after 46 days I had to go on a "Contract" basis as I was then considered a long term resident.
What it did mean that if I wanted to go off to say Hervey Bay for a few days I had to keep paying for my site, even if I was away. I would have to wait till the end of each "Month" to move for a few days visit elsewhere. Then when I returned it would be another 46 days then back ona contract basis.
Meredith said
05:24 PM Jul 16, 2018
There are NSW regulations that limit stays in parks that are designated holiday parks to 150 days. The only way you can stay longer is if the park has sites classified as permanent which come under different regulations and have different requirements. It isn't something that caravan parks can legally change.
mezza56 said
06:08 PM Jul 16, 2018
What you describe is considered an "annual " it is applicable in as said designated holiday parks and you can be expelled without notice if you break the rules. If you are a long term resident then the residential tenancy same as a house applies and to get you out of the park is a protracted process even if you dont pay rent or break the rules . In Vic and SA as far as I know if you stay 60 days or longer , then you are automatically granted residential status . What they do in other states possibly is different. We allow people to stay 58 days and then they have to leave for a few days and come back if they wish. However these rules only apply if the van is your principle place of residence . If you own a home you cant claim residency if you stay past 60 days .
Dave1952 said
07:27 PM Jul 16, 2018
We have been in the Park we are in for 18 months now due to health issues. We had hoped to get away later this month, but as soon as one health issue is dealt with, another seems to pop up, so we have to stay put until we can get these things under control.
Aus-Kiwi said
09:49 PM Jul 16, 2018
Can you bounce between two parks ? Or register under another name or rego ? I find you can work around these things if your smart !! Just dont be too smart !!
blaze said
06:19 AM Jul 17, 2018
spent 12 moths in perth at karanup, signed 3 mothly contrats, 2 years in broome, signed 3 month contracts and a few othersw shorter terms over our 5 years in WA. Holiday parks always have a few sites that they can legal lease longer term and some times you will have to wait your time to get one
cheers
blaze
ledavidson said
10:39 AM Jul 17, 2018
What state you in? Have you had to sign a lease? Hope your health issues get better......don't give up the dream
NeilandRaine said
02:25 PM Jul 17, 2018
Parks in NSW come under local council jurisdiction. In the first instance when a park is built or developed a DA goes to council and part of the DA must state how many sites are short term or long term rentals. Most council parks have a time limit on short term. Privately owned parks can fudge the rules a little but not to the stage of offering long term or permanent sites
Desert Dweller said
11:38 AM Jul 18, 2018
This post reinforces our decision not to sell our home of 42 years & travel a total of 6 months per year on a number of trips.
Great to have a home base when illness strikes.
Get well soon.
wasn_me said
05:58 PM Jul 18, 2018
Great to have a home base with a Jason recliner. First thing I head for when I get home.
We are currently in NSW and due to ill health have needed to stay for longer period than normal when travelling Oz. We have been told maximum stay of 151days per calender year. Is this only in NSW? Our van is our home.
-- Edited by ledavidson on Monday 16th of July 2018 03:13:21 PM
We have been told it comes from the government, mainly for tourist registered parks. Wondering how we would find out where parks are that allow extended stays. We are presently in northern NSW but have been told same re 151days on South coast...Bermigu. Is it only NSW with this rule re "tourist" parks. Apparently after the 151 days a lease is required.
-- Edited by ledavidson on Monday 16th of July 2018 04:31:15 PM
Not sure about Qld but I was staying at a park NW of Brisbane while under doctors care.
I think after 46 days I had to go on a "Contract" basis as I was then considered a long term resident.
What it did mean that if I wanted to go off to say Hervey Bay for a few days I had to keep paying for my site, even if I was away. I would have to wait till the end of each "Month" to move for a few days visit elsewhere. Then when I returned it would be another 46 days then back ona contract basis.
What you describe is considered an "annual " it is applicable in as said designated holiday parks and you can be expelled without notice if you break the rules. If you are a long term resident then the residential tenancy same as a house applies and to get you out of the park is a protracted process even if you dont pay rent or break the rules . In Vic and SA as far as I know if you stay 60 days or longer , then you are automatically granted residential status . What they do in other states possibly is different. We allow people to stay 58 days and then they have to leave for a few days and come back if they wish. However these rules only apply if the van is your principle place of residence . If you own a home you cant claim residency if you stay past 60 days .
cheers
blaze
What state you in? Have you had to sign a lease? Hope your health issues get better......don't give up the dream
Great to have a home base when illness strikes.
Get well soon.