9 V.S.A. § ___ § 4468a
Age-restricted housing; rent increase; notice
Operative Text
(a) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, an owner of privately owned age-restricted residential property within the State that is not licensed pursuant to 33 V.S.A. chapter 71 or 8 V.S.A. chapter 151 shall provide written notification on a form provided by the Department of Housing and Community Development to the Department and all the affected residents of any rent increase at the property not later than 60 days before the effective date of the proposed increase. The notice shall include all the following: (1) the amount of the proposed rent increase; (2) the effective date of the increase; (3) a copy of the resident’s rights pursuant to this section; and (4) the percentage of increase from the current base rent. (b) If the owner fails to notify either the residents or the Department of a rent increase as required by subsection (a) of this section, the proposed rent increase shall be ineffective and unenforceable. (c) This section shall not apply to any rent increase at any publicly subsidized affordable housing that is monitored by a State or federal agency for rent limitations. (Added 2023, No. 181 (Adj. Sess.), § 110, eff. June 17, 2024.)
Under 9 V.S.A. ch. 137 § 4468a, owners of privately owned age-restricted residential properties in Vermont that are not licensed under certain state chapters must give at least 60 days' written notice before any rent increase takes effect. The notice must be sent to both the Vermont Department of Housing and Community Development and all affected residents, using a department-provided form, and must spell out the dollar amount of the increase, its effective date, the percentage change from current base rent, and a summary of residents' rights under this section. If either the residents or the Department are not properly notified, the rent increase is void and cannot be enforced. This requirement does not apply to publicly subsidized affordable housing that is already monitored by a state or federal agency for rent limitations.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of privately owned age-restricted residential communities in Vermont covered by 9 V.S.A. ch. 137 § 4468a generally obtain the official notice form from the Vermont Department of Housing and Community Development well in advance of any planned rent increase. A compliant operator delivers the completed form to both the Department and every affected resident no later than 60 days before the increase is set to take effect, ensuring the notice includes the dollar amount, effective date, percentage change from base rent, and a copy of residents' rights under this section. Operators typically maintain dated records of delivery to both parties, since a failure to notify either the residents or the Department renders the proposed increase ineffective and unenforceable under subsection (b).
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of privately owned age-restricted housing in Vermont covered by 9 V.S.A. ch. 137 § 4468a are entitled to receive written notice of any rent increase at least 60 days before it takes effect, along with a statement of their rights under this section. If a landlord fails to provide that notice to residents or to the Vermont Department of Housing and Community Development, the rent increase is legally ineffective and unenforceable under subsection (b), which may be raised as a defense if a landlord attempts to collect the higher amount. Tenants who believe proper notice was not given may consider contacting the Vermont Department of Housing and Community Development or a local tenant-rights organization to understand the options available to them.
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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