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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Vermont (state)
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7.3 Failure to Comply. In the event a park owner fails to comply with the obligation
of habitability by making timely repairs after actual notice from a leaseholder, a
governmental entity, or a qualified independent inspector, provided the conditions are not
the result of the acts or omissions of the leaseholder or resident beyond normal wear and
tear, and provided the noncompliance materially affects health and safety, a leaseholder
may:

(a) Withhold payment of lot rent for the period of noncompliance;

(b) Seek a court order requiring compliance;

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 (c) Seek a court order for damages, costs, and reasonable attorneys’ fees;

(d) Terminate the lease with reasonable notice.

7.4 Relocation.

7.4.1 If a mobile home lot or rented mobile home is condemned by a
government agency due to willful failure of the owner to comply with any
obligations imposed by law, he or she shall be liable for the reasonable relocation
costs of the affected leaseholders and residents. Any leaseholder or resident so
affected may seek a court order requiring the owner to pay reasonable relocation
costs, including court costs and attorneys’ fees.

7.4.2 If a park owner commences closure of a mobile home park within one
year of receiving a notice from a state or municipal official of a violation of
health, safety or environmental laws, or the habitability requirements contained in
this Rule or the Rules for Mobile Home Park Warranty of Habitability, Housing
Division Rules Part III, the Commissioner may require the park owner to pay up
to $3,500 in relocation costs to each affected leaseholder, unless the park owner
can demonstrate that he or she has no financial capacity to comply.