27 V.S.A. § ___ § 1353
Notice of intent to convert a manufactured home park
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(a) A declarant shall give notice of intent to convert a manufactured home park at least six months prior to giving formal notice of conversion. (b) The declarant shall provide notice of intent to convert a manufactured home park to all leaseholders and the commissioner of the department of housing and community affairs by certified mail. (c) The notice shall contain: (1) the name and principal address of the declarant and of any other persons with an ownership interest in the manufactured home park, and a statement that the proposed form of ownership is either a condominium or planned community; (2) a general description of the manufactured home park, including to the extent known, the types, number, and the declarant’s schedule of commencement and completion of construction of buildings, and amenities that the declarant anticipates including in the manufactured home park; (3) the number of sites in the manufactured home park; (4) the price of each condominium site; (5) a statement describing the present condition of the park including all water, sewer and electrical systems, and history of the maintenance and repair of those systems and the status of compliance with all environmental health and safety regulations to the declarant’s best knowledge; (6) the date by which leaseholders must vote to proceed with conversion of the manufactured home park. (Added 1993, No. 97, § 1.)
Under 27 V.S.A. ch. 15 § 1353, when a manufactured home park owner (called a "declarant") plans to convert the park to a condominium or planned community, they must first send a formal notice of intent at least six months before issuing the official conversion notice. This preliminary notice must go to every leaseholder and to the state's commissioner of housing and community affairs via certified mail. The notice must include specific details such as the declarant's identity, a description of the park, the number of sites, individual site prices, the current condition of utilities and infrastructure, and the deadline by which leaseholders must vote on the conversion.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators planning a conversion under 27 V.S.A. ch. 15 § 1353 generally ensure that the notice of intent is sent by certified mail to every leaseholder and to the commissioner of the Department of Housing and Community Affairs no fewer than six months before the formal conversion notice is issued. A compliant notice includes all required elements: ownership information, a park description, site count, individual site pricing, a candid account of the condition of water, sewer, and electrical systems (including maintenance history and environmental compliance status), and the leaseholder voting deadline. Keeping thorough records of certified mail receipts and the content of the notice helps demonstrate compliance with the statutory requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under 27 V.S.A. ch. 15 § 1353, leaseholders in a manufactured home park have the right to receive advance written notice—delivered by certified mail—at least six months before a formal conversion to a condominium or planned community can proceed. This notice must disclose meaningful information, including the price of each site, the condition of shared utility systems, and the deadline by which residents must vote on whether to proceed with the conversion. Tenants who believe they have not received proper notice, or that the notice was incomplete, may consider reaching out to the Vermont Department of Housing and Community Affairs or a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
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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