Camping as a residential alternative: This is how pensioners find the right place!

Camping as a residential alternative: This is how pensioners find the right place!

Norddeutschland, Deutschland - Camping is very popular with many people - not only as a short break from everyday life, but as part of the lifestyle. More and more looking for a life in nature and consider to register their first residence at a campsite. This development is not surprising because around 300,000 people in Germany already live predominantly or permanently at campsites. Inexpensive parking spaces for less than 100 euros a month make this living form attractive, especially for pensioners, whose monthly pension is often less than 1,200 euros. The search for a permanent parking space is an important topic, especially for many older people, as a 64-year-old pensioner shows who is looking for an affordable solution in a camping group to make ends meet with her small pension. [Moin] (https://www.moin.de/norddeutschland/camping-platz-wohnen-legal-kunde-corte- ID3006433222.html) reports of her intention to store your postal address with a girlfriend, which can be legally problematic.

Germany has strict regulations that regulate the registration of a main residence at a campsite. This is how the Federal Registration Act provides for the residence to be registered where you actually live. A mailbox address for friends is usually not sufficient and can even be punished as an administrative offense. Violations of this regulation can lead to fines of up to 50,000 euros. However, many campsites are not designed for permanent living because they are mostly designated as recreation areas. If you still want to register your first residence at a campsite, you have to check the building law options. In most cases, fixed rental contracts and the consent of the municipality are required to be legally on the safe side.

a life in the caravan: challenges and advantages

Of course there are both advantages and challenges associated with a residence in a campsite. On the positive side there are aspects such as cost efficiency and the proximity to nature that many people find appealing. The switch to a caravan or a mobile home enables flexibility and independence, which is particularly important for environmentally conscious minimalists. According to the Beyond Camping, the steps to re-register a residence on a campsite are clearly outlined: First you should choose a suitable place that allows the permanent residence registration. After that, it is important to contact the operator to conclude a rental contract and then clarify everything from the residents' registration office.

But life on a campsite can also have dark sides. Restricted privacy and spatial conditions represent a challenge. The legal framework also vary significantly depending on the federal state and the community. Sometimes permanent living in residential or mixed areas is not a problem, while it is often inadmissible in special areas. In order to make life in the caravan comfortably, you should also take practical aspects into account, such as the efficient use of space, the supply of electricity, water and waste water and the testing of internet access.

legal framework and tips

The legal precautions for permanent living at campsites are complex. [Apartment.com] (https://www.wohnung.com/ratgeber/2537/Deutschland-farf-ich-meinen-wohn-auf-ein-Campingplatz-Angen) notes that many municipalities are now more generous and to be inhabitant to avoid homelessness. Nevertheless, registration of a residence on a campsite remains a challenge that often depends on the tolerance of the local authorities. In order to avoid problems, prospective campers should inform themselves in good time from your municipal administration and look around for a campsite with an official residence registration.