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Living in a Caravan on Private Property: Legal Restrictions

11.04.2026 16:01 1 min 1 source
PROMOBIL DEU
Living in a Caravan on Private Property: Legal Restrictions
Original source: PROMOBIL

Living in a caravan on private property often requires a building permit, as courts classify it as a stationary structure. In Germany, regulations vary by state and municipality, and such use is generally prohibited in outer areas. Even periodically moving the caravan does not change its legal status as a predominantly fixed installation.

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11.04.2026 PROMOBIL DEU Original source

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