Vermont
State housing and tenant protection laws
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10 V.S.A. ch. 153 § 6201Section 6202
10 V.S.A. ch. 153 § 6202Municipal acquisition of land for manufactured home parks
10 V.S.A. ch. 153 § 6203Application of other laws and rules
10 V.S.A. ch. 153 § 6204Enforcement; penalties
10 V.S.A. ch. 153 § 6205Rules
10 V.S.A. ch. 153 § 6231Section 6232-6235
10 V.S.A. ch. 153 § 6232-6235Lease terms; manufactured home parks
10 V.S.A. ch. 153 § 6236Evictions
10 V.S.A. ch. 153 § 6237Manufactured home park closures
10 V.S.A. ch. 153 § 6237aCharges and fees
10 V.S.A. ch. 153 § 6238Goods and services
10 V.S.A. ch. 153 § 6239Sale of homes located in parks
10 V.S.A. ch. 153 § 6240Access
10 V.S.A. ch. 153 § 6241Manufactured home owners’ right to notification prior to park sale
10 V.S.A. ch. 153 § 6242Section 6243
10 V.S.A. ch. 153 § 6243Security deposits
10 V.S.A. ch. 153 § 6244Illegal evictions
10 V.S.A. ch. 153 § 6245Remedies for illegal evictions
10 V.S.A. ch. 153 § 6246Retaliatory conduct prohibited
10 V.S.A. ch. 153 § 6247Abandonment of manufactured home in manufactured home park
10 V.S.A. ch. 153 § 6248Sale of abandoned manufactured home
10 V.S.A. ch. 153 § 6249Section 6250
10 V.S.A. ch. 153 § 6250Manufactured home lot rent increase; notice; meeting
10 V.S.A. ch. 153 § 6251Lot rent increase dispute; mediation
10 V.S.A. ch. 153 § 6252Lot rent increase abatement; civil action
10 V.S.A. ch. 153 § 6253Registration of manufactured home parks; report
10 V.S.A. ch. 153 § 6254Section 6255
10 V.S.A. ch. 153 § 6255Resident obligations; use and maintenance of premises
10 V.S.A. ch. 153 § 6261Park owner obligations; warranty of habitability; rules
10 V.S.A. ch. 153 § 6262Habitability; leaseholder remedies
10 V.S.A. ch. 153 § 6263Minor defects; repair and deduct
10 V.S.A. ch. 153 § 6264Condemnation and relocation of residents
10 V.S.A. ch. 153 § 6265Sale of manufactured home park; health and safety compliance
10 V.S.A. ch. 153 § 6266Making of loans to housing sponsors
10 V.S.A. ch. 25 § 624Rental Housing Revolving Loan Program
10 V.S.A. ch. 25 § 629Vermont Rental Housing Improvement Program
10 V.S.A. ch. 29 § 699Vermont Manufactured Home Improvement and Repair Program
10 V.S.A. ch. 29 § 700Proprietary lease
11 V.S.A. ch. 14 § 1599Conversion; cooperative apartments
11 V.S.A. ch. 14 § 1606Nondiscrimination
11 V.S.A. ch. 14 § 1607When maintainable; parties
12 V.S.A. ch. 169 § 4761When judgment shall not prejudice landlord
12 V.S.A. ch. 169 § 4762When all tenants are not sued; disclaimer
12 V.S.A. ch. 169 § 4763Recovery according to right
12 V.S.A. ch. 169 § 4764Damages; transfer of title pending action
12 V.S.A. ch. 169 § 4765Effect of judgment
12 V.S.A. ch. 169 § 4766Section 4767-4772
12 V.S.A. ch. 169 § 4767-4772Ejectment for nonpayment of rent; proof; payment
12 V.S.A. ch. 169 § 4773Issuance of process by Superior judge
12 V.S.A. ch. 169 § 4851Mode of process; declaration; trial by jury
12 V.S.A. ch. 169 § 4852Service of process
12 V.S.A. ch. 169 § 4853Payment of rent into court; expedited hearing
12 V.S.A. ch. 169 § 4853aUnlawful occupant; expedited hearing
12 V.S.A. ch. 169 § 4853bJudgment for plaintiff; writ of possession
12 V.S.A. ch. 169 § 4854Property of tenant remaining on premises after eviction
12 V.S.A. ch. 169 § 4854aClose jail execution, when not to issue
12 V.S.A. ch. 169 § 4855Judgment for defendant; execution
12 V.S.A. ch. 169 § 4856Section 4857, 4858
12 V.S.A. ch. 169 § 4857, 4858Section 4859
12 V.S.A. ch. 169 § 4859Entry or detainer with force; forcible entry prohibited
12 V.S.A. ch. 171 § 4911Trial of forcible entry and detainer
12 V.S.A. ch. 171 § 4912Restitution
12 V.S.A. ch. 171 § 4913Complaint and warrant
12 V.S.A. ch. 171 § 4914Section 4915
12 V.S.A. ch. 171 § 4915Verdict of guilty, restitution ordered when; fine
12 V.S.A. ch. 171 § 4916Costs; verdict guilty
12 V.S.A. ch. 171 § 4917Costs; verdict not guilty
12 V.S.A. ch. 171 § 4918Proceedings when respondent cannot be found
12 V.S.A. ch. 171 § 4919Trespass for treble damages
12 V.S.A. ch. 171 § 4920Entry or detainer without force—complaint; trial; writ of restitution
12 V.S.A. ch. 171 § 4921Mode of original process; no fine
12 V.S.A. ch. 171 § 4922Action of trespass to recover damages
12 V.S.A. ch. 171 § 4923Exceptions
12 V.S.A. ch. 171 § 4924Section 4925
12 V.S.A. ch. 171 § 4925Limitation of action
12 V.S.A. ch. 171 § 4926Venue; joinder of parties; recording
12 V.S.A. ch. 172 § 4932Decree foreclosing equity of redemption; writ of possession
12 V.S.A. ch. 172 § 4941Procedure
12 V.S.A. ch. 172 § 4946Service; form
12 V.S.A. ch. 172 § 4965Definitions
18 V.S.A. ch. 38 § 1751Children with elevated blood lead levels
18 V.S.A. ch. 38 § 1757RRPM activities
18 V.S.A. ch. 38 § 1759Presumption of lead-based paint; prohibited and unsafe work practices
18 V.S.A. ch. 38 § 1760Duty of reasonable care; negligence; liability
18 V.S.A. ch. 38 § 1761Enforcement; administrative penalties
18 V.S.A. ch. 38 § 1766Transfer of ownership of target housing; RRPM compliance
18 V.S.A. ch. 38 § 1767Cannabis possession by a person 21 years of age or older
18 V.S.A. ch. 84 § 4230aCultivation of cannabis by a person 21 years of age or older
18 V.S.A. ch. 84 § 4230eDefinitions
18 V.S.A. ch. 85 § 4301General requirements
18 V.S.A. ch. 85 § 4302Inspection
18 V.S.A. ch. 85 § 4466Posting contact information
18 V.S.A. ch. 85 § 4467Educational materials
18 V.S.A. ch. 85 § 4468Definition
20 V.S.A. ch. 172 § 2676Rental housing; rules; inspections; penalty
20 V.S.A. ch. 172 § 2677Short-term rentals; health and safety disclosure
20 V.S.A. ch. 172 § 2678General provisions
20 V.S.A. ch. 173 § 2729Definitions
20 V.S.A. ch. 173 § 2730Definitions
20 V.S.A. ch. 174 § 2900Access Board
20 V.S.A. ch. 174 § 2901Construction standards; variance
20 V.S.A. ch. 174 § 2902Exemptions
20 V.S.A. ch. 174 § 2903Parking spaces
20 V.S.A. ch. 174 § 2904Accessibility; markings
20 V.S.A. ch. 174 § 2905Administration and enforcement
20 V.S.A. ch. 174 § 2906Accessibility standards; residential construction
20 V.S.A. ch. 174 § 2907General powers, duties, and responsibilities of the Selectboard
24 V.S.A. App. ch. 107 § 4.6Ordinances; authority enumerated
24 V.S.A. App. ch. 11 § 18Purposes and powers
24 V.S.A. App. ch. 3 § 371Enumerated
24 V.S.A. App. ch. 3 § 48Powers of the City of Rutland
24 V.S.A. App. ch. 9 § 3.1Definitions
24 V.S.A. ch. 113 § 4002Powers
24 V.S.A. ch. 113 § 4008Rentals
24 V.S.A. ch. 113 § 4009Duties
24 V.S.A. ch. 113 § 4010Legislative findings
24 V.S.A. ch. 123 § 5001Definitions
24 V.S.A. ch. 123 § 5002Powers of municipalities
24 V.S.A. ch. 123 § 5003Establishment of enforcement agency
24 V.S.A. ch. 123 § 5004Housing board of review
24 V.S.A. ch. 123 § 5005Court review
24 V.S.A. ch. 123 § 5006Penalties
24 V.S.A. ch. 123 § 5007Court proceedings
24 V.S.A. ch. 123 § 5008Construction
24 V.S.A. ch. 123 § 5009Effect of previously adopted ordinances
24 V.S.A. ch. 123 § 5010Enumeration of powers
24 V.S.A. ch. 61 § 2291Construction with other laws
24 V.S.A. ch. 61 § 2292Regulation of condominium conversion; referendum
24 V.S.A. ch. 61 § 2293Definitions
27 V.S.A. ch. 15 § 1331Applicability
27 V.S.A. ch. 15 § 1332Conversion building; notice to tenants
27 V.S.A. ch. 15 § 1333Exclusive right to purchase
27 V.S.A. ch. 15 § 1334Comparable housing
27 V.S.A. ch. 15 § 1335Relocation costs
27 V.S.A. ch. 15 § 1336Waiver prohibited
27 V.S.A. ch. 15 § 1337Circumvention of this subchapter
27 V.S.A. ch. 15 § 1338Violations
27 V.S.A. ch. 15 § 1339Definitions
27 V.S.A. ch. 15 § 1351Conversion of manufactured home parks permitted
27 V.S.A. ch. 15 § 1352Notice of intent to convert a manufactured home park
27 V.S.A. ch. 15 § 1353Election period
27 V.S.A. ch. 15 § 1354Notice of conversion
27 V.S.A. ch. 15 § 1355Leaseholder conversion period
27 V.S.A. ch. 15 § 1356Protection of purchasing leaseholders
27 V.S.A. ch. 15 § 1357Protection of nonpurchasing leaseholders
27 V.S.A. ch. 15 § 1358Protection of tenants
27 V.S.A. ch. 15 § 1359Stabilization of lot rent
27 V.S.A. ch. 15 § 1360Enforcement
27 V.S.A. ch. 15 § 1361Waiver prohibited
27 V.S.A. ch. 15 § 1362Circumvention of this subchapter
27 V.S.A. ch. 15 § 1363Protection against harassment
27 V.S.A. ch. 15 § 1364Violations
27 V.S.A. ch. 15 § 1365Definitions
30 V.S.A. ch. 2 § 61Multiunit buildings; access to aggregated data
30 V.S.A. ch. 2 § 63Landlord certificate
32 V.S.A. ch. 154 § 6069Rental or Mortgage Arrearage Program
33 V.S.A. ch. 21 § 2114Definitions
9 V.S.A. ch. 137 § 4451Exclusions
9 V.S.A. ch. 137 § 4452Obligations implied
9 V.S.A. ch. 137 § 4453Attempt to circumvent
9 V.S.A. ch. 137 § 4454Tenant obligations; payment of rent
9 V.S.A. ch. 137 § 4455Tenant obligations; use and maintenance of dwelling unit
9 V.S.A. ch. 137 § 4456Residential rental application
9 V.S.A. ch. 137 § 4456aSubleases; landlord and tenant rights and obligations
9 V.S.A. ch. 137 § 4456bLandlord obligations; habitability
9 V.S.A. ch. 137 § 4457Habitability; tenant remedies
9 V.S.A. ch. 137 § 4458Minor defects; repair and deduct
9 V.S.A. ch. 137 § 4459Access
9 V.S.A. ch. 137 § 4460Security deposits
9 V.S.A. ch. 137 § 4461Abandonment; unclaimed property
9 V.S.A. ch. 137 § 4462Illegal evictions
9 V.S.A. ch. 137 § 4463Remedies for illegal evictions
9 V.S.A. ch. 137 § 4464Retaliatory conduct prohibited
9 V.S.A. ch. 137 § 4465Required disclosure; model form
9 V.S.A. ch. 137 § 4466Termination of tenancy; notice
9 V.S.A. ch. 137 § 4467Termination of tenancy; action for possession
9 V.S.A. ch. 137 § 4468Age-restricted housing; rent increase; notice
9 V.S.A. ch. 137 § 4468aRental agreements; cannabis restrictions prohibited
9 V.S.A. ch. 137 § 4468bSection 4469
9 V.S.A. ch. 137 § 4469Termination of occupancy of farm employee housing
9 V.S.A. ch. 137 § 4469aDefinitions
9 V.S.A. ch. 137 § 4471Right to terminate rental agreement
9 V.S.A. ch. 137 § 4472Right to change locks; other security measures
9 V.S.A. ch. 137 § 4473Confidentiality
9 V.S.A. ch. 137 § 4474Limitation of liability; enforcement
9 V.S.A. ch. 137 § 4475Legislative intent
9 V.S.A. ch. 139 § 4500Definitions
9 V.S.A. ch. 139 § 4501Public accommodations
9 V.S.A. ch. 139 § 4502Unfair housing practices
9 V.S.A. ch. 139 § 4503Rental of housing; exemptions
9 V.S.A. ch. 139 § 4504Section 4505
9 V.S.A. ch. 139 § 4505Enforcement; civil action; retaliation prohibited
9 V.S.A. ch. 139 § 4506Criminal penalty
9 V.S.A. ch. 139 § 4507Section 4508
9 V.S.A. ch. 139 § 4508Human Rights Commission; members; compensation
9 V.S.A. ch. 141 § 4551Duties; jurisdiction
9 V.S.A. ch. 141 § 4552Powers
9 V.S.A. ch. 141 § 4553Complaint; investigation and conciliation
9 V.S.A. ch. 141 § 4554Information; disclosure and confidentiality
9 V.S.A. ch. 141 § 4555Performance standards; audit
9 V.S.A. ch. 141 § 4556Definitions
9 V.S.A. ch. 63 § 2451aPractices prohibited; antitrust and consumer protection
9 V.S.A. ch. 63 § 2453Restraining prohibited acts
9 V.S.A. ch. 63 § 2458Civil penalty
9 V.S.A. ch. 63 § 2461Sale or transfer; price disclosure; manufactured home uniform bill of sale
9 V.S.A. ch. 72 § 2602AUTHORITY
CVR 11-020-001 § 1MOBILE HOME PARK OWNER ACCESS
CVR 11-020-001 § 10SALE OF MOBILE HOME ON SITE
CVR 11-020-001 § 11EVICTION OF MOBILE HOME PARK RESIDENT
CVR 11-020-001 § 12MOBILE HOME PARK SALE
CVR 11-020-001 § 13PENALTIES; ENFORCEMENT
CVR 11-020-001 § 14DEFINITIONS
CVR 11-020-001 § 2REGISTRATION
CVR 11-020-001 § 3LEASE REQUIREMENTS
CVR 11-020-001 § 4CHARGES AND FEES
CVR 11-020-001 § 5LOT RENT INCREASE
CVR 11-020-001 § 6MOBILE HOME PARK OWNER OBLIGATIONS
CVR 11-020-001 § 7MINOR DEFECT; NONCOMPLIANCE WITH LAW OR LEASE
CVR 11-020-001 § 8MOBILE HOME PARK RESIDENT OBLIGATIONS
CVR 11-020-001 § 9AUTHORITY
CVR 11-020-002 § 1INSECTS AND RODENTS
CVR 11-020-002 § 10COMMON AREAS
CVR 11-020-002 § 11ROADS
CVR 11-020-002 § 12PREMISES
CVR 11-020-002 § 13DEFINITIONS
CVR 11-020-002 § 2APPLICABILITY
CVR 11-020-002 § 3RESPONSIBILITY OF MOBILE HOME PARK OWNER(S)
CVR 11-020-002 § 4RESPONSIBILITY OF MOBILE HOME PARK RESIDENT(S)
CVR 11-020-002 § 5ELECTRICAL SERVICE
CVR 11-020-002 § 6WATER SUPPLY
CVR 11-020-002 § 7SEWAGE DISPOSAL
CVR 11-020-002 § 8SANITATION
CVR 11-020-002 § 9AUTHORITY
CVR 11-020-003 § 1DEFINITIONS
CVR 11-020-003 § 2USE OF FUNDS FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDIATION AND LEGAL FEES
CVR 11-020-003 § 3ESTABLISHING THE CHANGE IN THE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX
CVR 11-020-003 § 4RETAINING LOT RENT INCREASE INFORMATION
CVR 11-020-003 § 5Authority
CVR 13-140-031 § 1Structural Elements
CVR 13-140-031 § 10Mobile Homes on Rented Lots
CVR 13-140-031 § 11General Responsibilities
CVR 13-140-031 § 12Purpose
CVR 13-140-031 § 2Scope
CVR 13-140-031 § 3Definitions
CVR 13-140-031 § 4Sanitation Facilities
CVR 13-140-031 § 5Pest and Bedbug Control and Management
CVR 13-140-031 § 6Heating
CVR 13-140-031 § 7Natural and Mechanical Ventilation
CVR 13-140-031 § 8Lighting and Electricity
CVR 13-140-031 § 9Code Compilations
9 V.S.A. ch. 137
9 V.S.A. § ___Vermont Statutes Title 9, Chapter 137 — Residential Rental Agreements
Vermont Residential Rental Agreements Act (30 sections, 2 repealed stubs): tenant/landlord obligations, habitability (§ 4457), security deposits (§ 4461, 14-day return, double damages), application/screening limits (§ 4456a), illegal evictions (§§ 4463-4464), retaliation (§ 4465), termination notice and eviction procedure (§§ 4467-4468), cannabis lease clauses (§ 4468b, eff. 2026-07-01), and housing discrimination/DV protections (§§ 4471-4475). Verified 2026-10-18.
9 V.S.A. ch. 139
9 V.S.A. § ___Vermont Statutes Title 9, Chapter 139 — Discrimination; Public Accommodations; Rental and Sale of Real Estate
Vermont fair housing statute (9 sections): unfair housing practices (§ 4503), exemptions (§ 4504), enforcement and retaliation (§ 4506), criminal penalty (§ 4507). Includes 2 repealed stubs (§§ 4505, 4508). Verified 2026-10-18.
10 V.S.A. ch. 153
10 V.S.A. § ___Vermont Statutes Title 10, Chapter 153 — Manufactured Home Parks
Vermont Manufactured Home Parks chapter (34 entries, 5 stubs): lease terms (§ 6236), evictions (§ 6237), park closures (§ 6237a), lot-rent increase notice and mediation (§§ 6251-6253), warranty of habitability (§§ 6261-6266), and lot-rent stabilization in conversions (§ 1360 cross-reference). Verified 2026-10-18.
20 V.S.A. ch. 172
20 V.S.A. § ___Vermont Statutes Title 20, Chapter 172 — Rental Housing Health and Safety
Statutory base of the Vermont Rental Housing Health Code (3 sections): definitions (§ 2676), complaint-driven inspections and penalties up to $1,000 per violation (§ 2677), and short-term-rental health/safety disclosure (§ 2678). Division of Fire Safety administers since Act 181 (2022). Verified 2026-10-18.
24 V.S.A. ch. 123
24 V.S.A. § ___Vermont Statutes Title 24, Chapter 123 — Municipal Housing Codes
Municipal housing code authority (10 sections): § 5003 powers of municipalities (including (c)(6) owner/occupant rights and security deposits), § 5004 enforcement agency, § 5005 housing board of review, §§ 5006-5008 review/penalties/proceedings. The delegation behind most Vermont local housing codes. Verified 2026-10-18.
24 V.S.A. §§ 2291-2293
24 V.S.A. § ___Vermont Statutes Title 24, Chapter 61 — Regulatory Provisions; Police Power of Municipalities (§§ 2291-2293)
Three sections of the municipal enumerated-powers chapter (§§ 2291-2293 of 72): § 2291 enumerates powers including (13) compelling repair of dangerous premises, (14) public nuisance, and (29) short-term-rental ordinances; § 2292 construction with other laws; § 2293 authorizes condominium conversion ordinances. The authority hinge for local landlord-tenant rules. Verified 2026-10-18.
27 V.S.A. ch. 15 subch. 2-3
27 V.S.A. § ___Vermont Statutes Title 27, Chapter 15 — Condominium Ownership Act (Subchapters 2-3: Protection of Tenants in Conversion)
Subchapter 2 (§§ 1331-1339, 9 sections): tenant notice and purchase rights in residential-unit condominium conversions, relocation costs, comparable housing. Subchapter 3 (§§ 1351-1365, 15 sections): manufactured-home-park conversion protections including lot-rent stabilization (§ 1360: rents frozen at pre-conversion level, no increase during conversion period) and harassment prohibition (§ 1364). Found by statute-wide keyword sweep. Verified 2026-10-18.
9 V.S.A. ch. 141
9 V.S.A. § ___Vermont Statutes Title 9, Chapter 141 — Human Rights Commission
Vermont Human Rights Commission fair-housing enforcement (6 sections): jurisdiction covering rental and sale of real estate (§ 4552(b)(1)), investigation and conciliation (§§ 4553-4554), complaint procedure, and file access (§ 4555). Tier B lean-include. Verified 2026-10-18.
9 V.S.A. § 2602
9 V.S.A. § 2602Vermont Statutes Title 9, Chapter 72 — Manufactured Homes (§ 2602)
Vermont manufactured-home sale/financing provisions (§ 2602 only of 8): (e)(4) rent-to-own contracts constitute residential rental agreements under 9 V.S.A. § 4451(8); (e)(3) exclusion from ch. 137 rental-agreement provisions. Decides whether the landlord-tenant statute governs manufactured-home rent-to-own. Verified 2026-10-18.
12 V.S.A. ch. 171
12 V.S.A. § ___Vermont Statutes Title 12, Chapter 171 — Entry or Detainer
Vermont forcible entry and detainer (FED) actions (16 entries, 2 stubs): §§ 4911-4926, including restitution and treble damages. RI 34-19 analogue (lean include, eviction category). Verified 2026-10-18.
12 V.S.A. ch. 169 subch. 1+3
12 V.S.A. § ___Vermont Statutes Title 12, Chapter 169 — Ejectment (Subchapters 1 and 3)
Vermont residential eviction procedure inside a property-law chapter. Subchapter 1 (8 entries): general ejectment action (§ 4761 — covers tenants/dwelling units), nonpayment cure once per 12 months (§ 4773). Subchapter 3 (11 entries): Superior Court ejectment including rent into court (§ 4853a, two simultaneous versions of subsection (a)), unlawful-occupant remedy (§ 4853b), and property-left-behind (§ 4854a). Carve-out resolved IN 2026-10-18.
12 V.S.A. ch. 172 (4 sections)
12 V.S.A. § ___Vermont Statutes Title 12, Chapter 172 — Foreclosure of Mortgages (Tenant-Facing Sections)
Four tenant-facing sections of the Vermont foreclosure chapter: § 4932(c)(1)-(3) requires joinder of residential tenants and mandates the ALL-CAPS notice "THE PROPERTY IN WHICH YOU LIVE IS BEING FORECLOSED UPON" with 30-day vacate notice; § 4941(e) and § 4946(d) require writ service on tenants; § 4965(b)(1) requires 60-day notice of foreclosure sale to occupying tenants. Carve-out resolved IN 2026-10-18.
18 V.S.A. ch. 38 (7 sections)
18 V.S.A. § ___Vermont Statutes Title 18, Chapter 38 — Lead Poisoning Prevention (Owner-Duty Sections)
Seven owner-facing sections of Vermont lead-poisoning-prevention law: definitions (§ 1751); elevated blood lead response (§ 1757); RRPM activities and duty to comply (§ 1759); lead-hazard risk assessment and control (§ 1760); duty of reasonable care (§ 1761); penalty (§ 1766); transfer disclosure (§ 1767). Statutory base of the Lead Control rules (13-140-054). Carve-out resolved IN 2026-10-18.
20 V.S.A. §§ 2729-2730
20 V.S.A. § ___Vermont Statutes Title 20, Chapter 173 — Prevention and Investigation of Fires (§§ 2729, 2730)
Two sections: § 2729(d) requires CO detectors in rented/leased units (including owner-occupied where units are rented); § 2730 defines "public building" to include buildings where people rent accommodations (the scope clause for the Fire and Building Safety Code). Carve-out resolved IN 2026-10-18.
20 V.S.A. ch. 174
20 V.S.A. § ___Vermont Statutes Title 20, Chapter 174 — Accessibility Standards for Public Buildings and Parking
Vermont accessibility requirements (8 sections): § 2900(4) defines "covered multifamily dwelling" as a residential unit for sale or rent in a building of 4+ units; § 2907 requires all residential construction to comply with ADA and Vermont Access Rules standards; § 2906 complaint right. DEC-002 accessibility category. Carve-out resolved IN 2026-10-18.
30 V.S.A. §§ 61, 63
30 V.S.A. § ___Vermont Statutes Title 30, Chapter 2 — Building Energy (§§ 61, 63)
Two sections: § 61 defines "unit holder" to include tenants; § 63(a)(2) allows a unit holder to authorize release of energy usage data by lease clause. Relevant to tenant utility-data rights. Carve-out resolved IN 2026-10-18.
24 V.S.A. ch. 113 (4 sections)
24 V.S.A. § ___Vermont Statutes Title 24, Chapter 113 — Housing Authorities (Tenant-Facing Sections)
Four sections of Vermont housing authority law: § 4002 eligibility vocabulary; § 4008(4),(8) elder and disability priority for tenants; § 4009 rent-setting authority; § 4010 owner duties toward tenants (subletting prohibition, non-discrimination). Carve-out resolved IN 2026-10-18.
10 V.S.A. §§ 624, 629
10 V.S.A. § ___Vermont Statutes Title 10, Chapter 25 — Vermont Housing Finance Agency (§§ 624, 629)
Two VHFA sections: § 624(b)(5)-(6) limits on sale prices and rental charges, and orders to repair for health and safety; § 629(b)(7)(B) caps annual rent increase in subsidized units at 3%. Carve-out resolved IN 2026-10-18.
10 V.S.A. §§ 699-700
10 V.S.A. § ___Vermont Statutes Title 10, Chapter 29 — Community Development (§§ 699-700)
Vermont Rental Housing Improvement Program (§ 699) and Manufactured Home Improvement Program (§ 700): § 699 requires landlords to accept housing vouchers and prohibits short-term-rental use; prohibits permanent involuntary displacement of current residents. Affordable-housing program rules. Carve-out resolved IN 2026-10-18.
33 V.S.A. § 2114
33 V.S.A. § 2114Vermont Statutes Title 33, Chapter 21 — General Assistance (§ 2114)
Vermont Rental or Mortgage Arrearage Program (§ 2114): § 2114(c)(5) requires the landlord or mortgage holder to terminate any eviction action and agree not to reinstitute it as a condition of program assistance. One tenant-facing provision in a benefits-administration chapter. Carve-out resolved IN 2026-10-18.
32 V.S.A. § 6069
32 V.S.A. § 6069Vermont Statutes Title 32, Chapter 154 — Homestead Property Tax Credit and Renter Credit (§ 6069)
Vermont renter-credit landlord duty (§ 6069): each owner of rental property must furnish a certificate of rent to the Department of Taxes by January 31 each year; $200 penalty per failure. Appears four times in the chapter (contingency versions, text identical); parser emits once. Carve-out resolved IN 2026-10-18.
11 V.S.A. ch. 14 (3 sections)
11 V.S.A. § ___Vermont Statutes Title 11, Chapter 14 — Cooperative Housing Ownership Act (§§ 1599, 1606, 1607)
Three sections of the Cooperative Housing Ownership Act: § 1599(3) requires good cause for termination of occupancy rights (with 12 V.S.A. ch. 169 subch. 3 remedy); § 1606 imports 27 V.S.A. ch. 15 subch. 2 conversion protections; § 1607 imports 9 V.S.A. ch. 139 fair-housing protections. Carve-out resolved IN 2026-10-18.
18 V.S.A. §§ 4230a, 4230e
18 V.S.A. § ___Vermont Statutes Title 18, Chapter 84 — Possession and Control of Regulated Drugs (§§ 4230a, 4230e)
Two cannabis sections with landlord/tenant clauses: § 4230a(b)(2)(E) prohibits a landlord from banning use of lighted cannabis in a lease; § 4230e(a)(2) caps cannabis plant counts per dwelling unit and (b)(1)(A) requires written consent of the person in lawful possession of the property. Carve-out resolved IN 2026-10-18.
9 V.S.A. §§ 2451a, 2453, 2458, 2461
9 V.S.A. § ___Vermont Statutes Title 9, Chapter 63 — Consumer Protection (§§ 2451a, 2453, 2458, 2461)
Four Consumer Protection Act sections relevant to landlord-tenant: § 2451a defines consumer/seller/goods/services (covers residential rental); § 2453 prohibits unfair and deceptive acts by a seller including landlords; § 2458 allows the Attorney General to seek injunctive relief; § 2461 establishes civil penalties and a private right of action. Carve-out resolved IN 2026-10-18.
18 V.S.A. §§ 4301, 4302, 4466, 4467, 4468
18 V.S.A. § ___Vermont Statutes Title 18, Chapter 85 — Food and Lodging Establishments (§§ 4301, 4302, 4466, 4467, 4468)
Five inspection-enforcement sections: § 4301 definitions; § 4302 general requirements for rental housing health and safety; § 4466 inspection authority (18 V.S.A. § 4466 — distinct from 9 V.S.A. § 4466 in ch. 137); § 4467 landlord duty to post contact information; § 4468 Commissioner duty to make educational materials available. Carve-out resolved IN 2026-10-18.
Burlington Charter §§ 48, 371
24 V.S.A. App. § ___Vermont Statutes Title 24 Appendix, Chapter 3 — Burlington City Charter (§§ 48, 371)
Burlington City Charter § 48 (subdivisions (64)-(65)): authorises the City of Burlington, notwithstanding 9 V.S.A. § 4467(c), to require 90 or 120 days notice of no-cause tenancy termination and 90 days notice of any rent increase. § 371 (Purposes and powers): grants Burlington broad ordinance power relevant to housing regulation. State session law that creates the local tenancy powers behind Burlington Code § 18-29a. State-layer entry (charter is enacted by the General Assembly). Verified 2026-10-18.
Rutland Charter § 3.1
24 V.S.A. App. § 3.1Vermont Statutes Title 24 Appendix, Chapter 9 — Rutland City Charter (§ 3.1)
Rutland City Charter § 3.1(28): authorises the City of Rutland to regulate by ordinance minimum health and safety standards relative to housing. State session law enabling Rutland housing codes. Verified 2026-10-18.
St. Albans Charter § 18
24 V.S.A. App. § 18Vermont Statutes Title 24 Appendix, Chapter 11 — St. Albans City Charter (§ 18)
St. Albans City Charter § 18(K): authorises the City to adopt a Building Code, Electric Code, Plumbing Code, Fire Prevention Code, and Housing Code. State session law enabling St. Albans housing codes. Verified 2026-10-18.
Brattleboro Charter § 4.6
24 V.S.A. App. § 4.6Vermont Statutes Title 24 Appendix, Chapter 107 — Brattleboro Town Charter (§ 4.6)
Brattleboro Town Charter § 4.6(K): authorises the Town of Brattleboro to adopt a building code, electric code, plumbing code, fire prevention code, and housing code. State session law enabling Brattleboro housing codes (including Brattleboro Code ch. 8 which adopts the state Rental Housing Health Code). Designator confirmed from live page 2026-10-18 as "4.6" (not "107-4.6"). Verified 2026-10-18.
CVR 11-020-001
CVR 11-020-001Code of Vermont Rules, CVR 11-020-001 — Housing Division Rules Part I: Mobile Home Parks
Vermont DHCD Housing Division Rules Part I: Mobile Home Parks (14 rules). Covers registration, lease requirements, charges and fees, lot rent increases, owner/resident obligations, owner access, home sale, eviction, park sale, and penalties. Effective 7/1/2016. Source: outside.vermont.gov. Verified 2026-10-26.
CVR 11-020-003
CVR 11-020-003Code of Vermont Rules, CVR 11-020-003 — Housing Division Rules Part II: Mediation Fees & CPI for Lot Rent Disputes
Vermont DHCD Housing Division Rules Part II: Mediation and Legal Services Payments & Consumer Price Index for Lot Rent Disputes (5 rules). Governs payment of mediation/legal fees, annual CPI determination, and retention of rent increase records. Effective 7/1/2016. Source: outside.vermont.gov. Verified 2026-10-26.
CVR 11-020-002
CVR 11-020-002Code of Vermont Rules, CVR 11-020-002 — Housing Division Rules Part III: Mobile Home Park Warranty of Habitability
Vermont DHCD Housing Division Rules Part III: Mobile Home Park Warranty of Habitability (13 rules). Establishes minimum standards for electrical service, water supply, sewage disposal, sanitation, pest control, common areas, roads, and premises in mobile home parks. Effective 7/1/2016. Source: outside.vermont.gov. Verified 2026-10-26.
CVR 13-140-031
CVR 13-140-031Code of Vermont Rules, CVR 13-140-031 — Vermont Residential Rental Housing Health & Safety Code
Vermont Division of Fire Safety Residential Rental Housing Health & Safety Code (12 rules). Applies to all rented dwellings, dwelling units, rooming houses, and mobile home lots. Establishes minimum standards for sanitation, pest control, heating, ventilation, lighting/electricity, structural elements, and mobile homes on rented lots. Enacted under Act 181 (2022), effective 12/31/2023. Source: firesafety.vermont.gov. Verified 2026-10-26.