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Pitch Fee Uprating under the Mobile Homes Act 1983

1. Do you agree with the proposal that Consumer Price Index (CPI) is the most appropriate inflationary index for pitch fee uprating for Scottish contracts under the Mobile Homes Act 1983?

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I feel the CPI is more relevent towards people's affordability and cost of living

Options for Changing the Basis of Pitch Fee Uprating in Legislation

2. Do you agree that the proposed change in uprating from Retail Prices Index (RPI) to Consumer Prices Index (CPI) should take effect for both existing and future contracts?

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Seems unfair for everyone not to be treated equally.

3. Do you think a further change should be made to the Mobile Homes Act 1983 so that the statistical basis for uprating pitch fees can be amended by secondary legislation in the future, to keep pace with developments in statistics?

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Unsure with my limited knowledge what is going to happen in the future

Questions

Question 4. Are there any additional considerations in relation to this proposal as it affects public sector Gypsy/Traveller sites or any other types or site or contract covered by the implied terms under the Mobile Homes Act 1983?

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I'm unsure due to a lack of knowledge in this matter.

Question 5. In your opinion, what is the likely impact of the proposed change in pitch fee uprating from Retail Prices Index (RPI) to Consumer Prices Index (CPI) on businesses or other organisations?

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Businesses as well as everyone have to take share of rising costs and yet again don't feel I'm knowledgeable enough to make much comment without a lot more research into things

Question 6. In your opinion, what is the likely impact of the proposed change on residents and other individuals?

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People on limited incomes seem to be the ones that will struggle most

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