10 V.S.A. § ___ § 6262
Park owner obligations; warranty of habitability; rules
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(a) In any lot rental agreement, the park owner shall be deemed to covenant and warrant to deliver over and maintain, throughout the period of the tenancy, premises that are safe, clean, and fit for human habitation. This warranty requires the park owner to provide adequate and reliable utility services, including safe electrical service, potable water, and sewage disposal to a location on each lot from which these utilities can be connected to the manufactured home. The warranty also requires the park owner to ensure that the roads, common areas, and facilities within the manufactured home park are safe and fit for the purpose for which they were reasonably intended. (b) The Department, in cooperation with the Agency of Natural Resources, the Department of Public Safety, and the Department of Health, shall, by rule, adopt standards for safety, cleanliness, and fitness for human habitation regarding the rental of a manufactured home lot within a manufactured home park. (c) No rental agreement shall contain any provision by which the leaseholder waives the protections of the implied warranty of habitability. Any such waiver shall be deemed contrary to public policy and shall be unenforceable and void. (Added 1993, No. 141 (Adj. Sess.), § 11a, eff. May 6, 1994; amended 2005, No. 103 (Adj. Sess.), § 3, eff. April 5, 2006; 2007, No. 176 (Adj. Sess.), § 72; 2015, No. 8, § 2.)
Under 10 V.S.A. ch. 153 § 6262, manufactured home park owners in Vermont are legally bound by an implied warranty of habitability that cannot be contracted away. This warranty covers the safety and cleanliness of the lot, reliable utility services (including safe electrical service, potable water, and sewage disposal), and the upkeep of roads, common areas, and shared facilities. Any lease clause that attempts to have a tenant give up these protections is automatically void and unenforceable as a matter of Vermont public policy.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under 10 V.S.A. ch. 153 § 6262, compliant park operators maintain lots, roads, common areas, and utility connections in a safe, clean, and habitable condition throughout every tenancy. Operators generally ensure that electrical service, potable water, and sewage disposal are delivered reliably to each lot so residents can connect their manufactured homes. Because the warranty cannot be waived by contract, lease language attempting to disclaim these obligations has no legal effect and should not be included in any rental agreement.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 6262 of Title 10 of Vermont law gives manufactured home lot renters a non-waivable right to safe, clean, and habitable conditions, including reliable utilities and well-maintained common areas. Because no lease clause can strip away this warranty, a tenant who encounters habitability problems may have grounds to raise a violation as a defense in a legal proceeding or to file a complaint with the Vermont Department of Housing and Community Development, which is charged with adopting standards under this provision. Tenants experiencing habitability concerns may also wish to consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand the full range of options available under § 6262.
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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