10 V.S.A. § ___ § 6205
Enforcement; penalties
Operative Text
(a) A manufactured home park owner who violates or fails to comply with a provision of this chapter violates 9 V.S.A. § 2453. (b) If a manufactured home park owner violates this chapter, the Department shall have the authority: (1) to impose an administrative penalty of up to $5,000.00 per violation; (2) to bring a civil action for damages or injunctive relief, or both, in the Superior Court for the unit in which a violation occurred; and (3) to refer a violation to the Attorney General or State’s Attorney for enforcement pursuant to subsection (a) of this section. (c)(1) A leaseholder may bring an action against the park owner for a violation of sections 6236–6243 of this title. (2) The action shall be filed in the Superior Court for the unit in which the alleged violation occurred. (3) No action may be commenced by the leaseholder unless the leaseholder has first notified the park owner of the violation by certified mail at least 30 days prior to bringing the action. (4) During the pendency of an action brought by a leaseholder, the leaseholder shall pay rent in an amount designated in the lease, or as provided by law, which rental amount shall be deposited in an escrow account as directed by the court. (Added 1969, No. 291 (Adj. Sess.), § 12, eff. date, see note under § 6201 of this title; amended 1973, No. 193 (Adj. Sess.), § 3, eff. April 9, 1974; 1983, No. 235 (Adj. Sess.), § 2; 1989, No. 229 (Adj. Sess.), § 5; 2001, No. 133 (Adj. Sess.), § 4, eff. June 13, 2002; 2007, No. 176 (Adj. Sess.), § 55; 2009, No. 154 (Adj. Sess.), § 62; 2015, No. 8, § 1.)
Under 10 V.S.A. ch. 153 § 6205, a manufactured home park owner who fails to comply with the chapter's requirements is treated as having violated Vermont's consumer protection statute. The state Department can impose administrative penalties, pursue civil action, or refer the matter to the Attorney General or a State's Attorney. Separately, leaseholders have their own right to bring a civil lawsuit in Superior Court for certain violations, provided they first give the park owner written notice by certified mail at least 30 days before filing.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under 10 V.S.A. ch. 153 § 6205, compliant manufactured home park operators maintain practices that conform to every requirement of Chapter 153, since each violation can trigger an administrative penalty of up to $5,000 and may also invite civil action or referral to the Attorney General. Operators generally keep thorough records of their compliance activities so they can demonstrate adherence if a dispute arises. Receiving a certified-mail notice from a leaseholder is a formal legal signal under this section, and operators typically treat such correspondence with prompt attention.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 6205 of 10 V.S.A. ch. 153 gives leaseholders the right to bring a civil action in Superior Court against a park owner for violations of sections 6236–6243 of the same title. Before filing, a leaseholder must notify the park owner of the alleged violation by certified mail and wait at least 30 days. Tenants who believe their rights under this chapter have been violated may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand the procedural requirements, including the court's escrow-account rules that apply while any action is pending.
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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