Vt. Dept. of Housing & Cmty. Dev., Housing Division Rules, Part I (Mobile Home Parks)

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Vt. Dept. of Housing & Cmty. Dev., Housing Division Rules, Part I (Mobile Home Parks)
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Housing Division Rules Effective Date 7/1/2016 Part I: Mobile Home Parks
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 mediation based on a schedule established pursuant to the Rules for Mediation
and Legal Services Payments and Consumer Price Index for Lot Rent Disputes,
Housing Division Rules, Part II.

6.4 Abatement; Civil Action. In the event mediation is unsuccessful, a majority of
the mobile home park’s leaseholders may file suit for abatement of an increase which is
unreasonable based upon the park owner’s total reasonable or documented expenses,
including the cost of debt service and allowance for a reasonable return on the
investment, as compared to similar investments. Any abatement action must be filed
within 30 days after the effective date of the lot rent increase. No abatement action may
be filed if the rent increase is effective following a completed sale of the mobile home
park which was contingent upon the increase, provided at least 6 months’ notice has been
given.

7. MOBILE HOME PARK OWNER OBLIGATIONS.

7.1 Implied Warranty. In every lease is implied a covenant and warranty on the part
of the park owner to provide, throughout the period of the tenancy, premises which are
safe, clean and fit for human habitation, including:

(a) Adequate and reliable utility services;

(b) Safe electrical service to a location on each lot from which the mobile home
may be connected;

(c) Potable water and sewage disposal to a location on each lot from which the
mobile home may be connected;

(d) Safe and fit roads, common areas and facilities.

No waiver of the covenant and warranty of habitability shall be enforceable.

7.2 Habitability Rules. Every park owner shall comply with the Rules for Mobile
Home Park Warranty of Habitability, Housing Division Rules, Part III.