9 V.S.A. § ___ § 4507
Criminal penalty
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A person who violates a provision of this chapter shall be fined not more than $10,000.00 per violation. (Added 1987, No. 74, § 1; amended 2023, No. 47, § 28, eff. July 1, 2023.)
Under 9 V.S.A. ch. 139 § 4507, any person who violates a provision of Vermont's consumer protection chapter governing this area may be subject to a criminal fine of up to $10,000 for each individual violation. The penalty applies on a per-violation basis, meaning multiple infractions can each carry their own separate fine. This provision was most recently updated effective July 1, 2023.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Vermont should be aware that 9 V.S.A. ch. 139 § 4507 establishes a significant financial consequence—up to $10,000 per violation—for failing to comply with the requirements of this chapter. Compliant operators generally maintain thorough records of their practices, conduct regular reviews of their policies, and stay current with any statutory amendments, such as the 2023 update that took effect July 1, 2023. Ensuring that all rental practices align with the chapter's requirements is a standard part of responsible property management in Vermont.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Vermont tenants should know that 9 V.S.A. ch. 139 § 4507 provides a meaningful enforcement mechanism: individuals or entities that violate the chapter's provisions can face fines of up to $10,000 per violation. Tenants who believe a landlord has violated this chapter may have the option of reporting the conduct to the Vermont Attorney General's office or consulting a tenant-rights organization for guidance on available remedies. Understanding that this criminal penalty provision exists can be relevant when evaluating whether a landlord's conduct rises to the level of a statutory violation under ch. 139.
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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