CVR 13-140-031 § 3
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3.1 This Rental Housing Health and Safety Code shall apply to all rented dwellings, dwelling units, rooming houses, rooming units, and mobile home lots used as a regular residence. 3.2 This code does not apply to a licensed lodging establishment when the occupancy is subject to meals and rooms tax pursuant to 32 V.S.A. Ch. 225. This code does not apply to tents or similar structures provided to persons choosing to live in such shelters as part of what is primarily an educational or experiential opportunity.
CVR 13-140-031, Section 3, establishes the reach of Vermont's Rental Housing Health and Safety Code. The code covers a broad range of residential rental arrangements—including individual dwelling units, rooming houses, rooming units, and mobile home lots—so long as the space is used as a regular residence. Two categories fall outside the code's scope: licensed lodging establishments subject to Vermont's meals and rooms tax under 32 V.S.A. Ch. 225, and tents or similar temporary structures used primarily for educational or experiential programs.
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Under CVR 13-140-031, Section 3, operators of rented dwellings, rooming houses, rooming units, and mobile home lots used as regular residences are subject to Vermont's Rental Housing Health and Safety Code. Compliant operators generally assess whether each of their properties falls within the code's defined scope before determining which health and safety standards apply. Those who operate licensed lodging establishments taxed under 32 V.S.A. Ch. 225 should confirm that classification carefully, as that exemption is specific and does not extend to typical long-term rental arrangements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
CVR 13-140-031, Section 3, broadly defines which rental situations are protected by Vermont's Rental Housing Health and Safety Code, covering most forms of regular residential rental housing including rooming units and mobile home lots. Tenants living in these covered arrangements generally have the right to housing that meets the standards set out in the code. Those who believe their housing may fall within the code's scope and are experiencing health or safety concerns can look into filing a complaint with their local health officer or contacting a Vermont tenant-rights organization for general information about available options.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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