24 V.S.A. § ___ § 2292
Construction with other laws
Operative Text
The powers enumerated in this subchapter may be exercised by any town, city, or incorporated village notwithstanding and in addition to the existence of similar powers under a municipal charter or other provision of law. The validity or enforceability of an ordinance or rule adopted under section 2291 of this title shall not be affected by the existence of a statute, ordinance, or rule enacted or adopted under authority other than this subchapter, and relating to the same or a similar subject. (Added 1969, No. 170 (Adj. Sess.), § 9, eff. March 2, 1970.)
Vermont statute 24 V.S.A. ch. 61 § 2292 establishes that the regulatory powers granted to towns, cities, and incorporated villages under this subchapter exist independently of, and alongside, any similar powers those municipalities may hold under their own charters or other laws. An ordinance or rule adopted under the companion provision, § 2291, remains valid and enforceable even if another statute, ordinance, or rule covering the same or a similar subject already exists under a different legal authority. In short, this provision prevents legal conflicts or redundancies from undermining locally adopted housing regulations.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under 24 V.S.A. ch. 61 § 2292, a municipality's housing ordinances adopted pursuant to § 2291 carry independent legal force, meaning operators cannot argue that a pre-existing charter provision or state law on the same topic nullifies a local rule. Compliant property managers generally track all applicable local ordinances as distinct, enforceable obligations rather than assuming one law supersedes another. Staying current with both municipal and state-level requirements helps avoid gaps in compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 2292 of 24 V.S.A. ch. 61 means that local housing ordinances enacted under § 2291 are not rendered invalid simply because another law addresses the same subject — tenants may be protected by multiple, overlapping layers of regulation simultaneously. If a landlord claims a local rule is unenforceable because of a conflicting charter provision or state law, this section generally forecloses that argument. Tenants who believe a local housing ordinance is being ignored can explore options such as contacting their municipal government, raising the violation as a defense in a relevant proceeding, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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