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Lease of a camping site

I lease a seasonal camping site. Recently the owner of the campground put another camper on my site and the person next to use without letting us know or making us aware that he was doing this. Technically there isn't a site there. I am #18 and the people next to us are #19. He told me he could do this because ''he owns the campground and he can do what he wants'' and since we have the two biggest sites (which is also next to the public restroom) that is where he put it. Can he do this, since we signed the lease for that site number? I think we should be refunded some of our rent for the year, since we lost 1/2 of your site. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time.


Asked on 7/17/05, 10:02 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Thomas Schober Schober Schober & Mitchell, S.C.

Re: Lease of a camping site

Your situation is governed by your lease, whether written or oral. If written, you need to look to the description of your site. If it is clear, you have your answer. If not, ambiguities are generally construed against the drafter of the document. Unfortunately, you may end up in litigation to get a final answer to this sutuation.

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Answered on 7/18/05, 11:53 am
Mark Mahoney Cassiani Law Office, Wise Shepherd Law Office

Re: Lease of a camping site

Hello,

From the facts you gave me, it sounds like he breached your lease/contract. You could get damages (money for your loss of rental space) or could have the other lessee removed from your site. In any event, if the amount of money in question is relatively small, it may be worthwhile to go to small claims court and see if you can get a remedy.

Best wishes, Mark J. Mahoney

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Answered on 7/17/05, 10:23 pm


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