10 V.S.A. § ___ § 6246
Remedies for illegal evictions
Operative Text
(a) Any leaseholder who sustains damage or injury as a result of an illegal eviction, as defined in section 6245 of this title, may bring an action for injunctive relief, damages, costs, and reasonable attorney’s fees. (b) A court may award reasonable attorney’s fees to the park owner if, upon motion and hearing, it is determined that the action was not brought in good faith and that the action was either frivolous or intended solely for harassment. (Added 1993, No. 141 (Adj. Sess.), § 9, eff. May 6, 1994; amended 2007, No. 176 (Adj. Sess.), § 67.)
Under 10 V.S.A. ch. 153 § 6246, a mobile home park leaseholder who suffers harm from an illegal eviction—as that term is defined in § 6245—has the right to pursue a court action seeking injunctive relief, monetary damages, litigation costs, and reasonable attorney's fees. The provision creates a two-way fee-shifting mechanism: while leaseholders may recover attorney's fees when they prevail, a court may also award attorney's fees to the park owner if it finds that the leaseholder's action was not brought in good faith and was either frivolous or brought solely to harass. This balance reflects the legislature's intent to provide meaningful remedies for genuine violations while discouraging bad-faith litigation.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under 10 V.S.A. ch. 153 § 6246, park owners who believe they have been subjected to a frivolous or harassing lawsuit by a leaseholder have a procedural avenue to seek attorney's fees by filing a motion and requesting a hearing before the court. Compliant operators generally document all eviction-related actions carefully and follow the procedures outlined in § 6245 to ensure that any eviction is lawful, reducing exposure to damage claims in the first place. Maintaining thorough records of notices, communications, and lease terms is a practice commonly associated with operators who successfully defend against or avoid claims under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 6246 of Title 10 of the Vermont Statutes gives leaseholders who have been illegally evicted—as defined in § 6245—the ability to file a civil lawsuit seeking to stop the eviction, recover monetary damages, and obtain reimbursement for litigation costs and attorney's fees. This fee-shifting provision can make it more financially accessible for leaseholders to pursue legitimate claims, since a court may order the park owner to cover legal costs if the leaseholder prevails. Tenants who believe they have experienced an illegal eviction may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid office familiar with Vermont mobile home park law to understand the options available under this provision.
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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