CVR 11-020-003 § 1
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These rules are issued pursuant to authority vested in the Department of Housing and Community Development by 10 V.S.A. § 6252(a) for payment of the reasonable fees for professional mediation services as established by rules, and § 6253(g) for payment for legal representation for mobile park leaseholders who pursue an action in Superior Court. These rules also establish the procedure for determining the consumer price index and notifying mobile home park owners of the percentage that is one percent more than the index. This is the threshold that is used to determine whether the leaseholders in a park have the right to request mediation of the proposed increase.
CVR 11-020-003 identifies the legal authority under which Vermont's Department of Housing and Community Development issues rules governing two specific programs: one covering payment of fees for professional mediation services, and another covering payment for legal representation for mobile home park leaseholders who bring actions in Superior Court. The provision also establishes that these rules set the procedure for calculating the consumer price index and communicating a threshold—one percentage point above that index—to mobile home park owners. That threshold determines whether leaseholders in a given park have the right to request mediation over a proposed rent increase.
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Under CVR 11-020-003, mobile home park owners are subject to a notification process in which they receive the consumer price index figure plus one percent, calculated and distributed according to the Department of Housing and Community Development's established procedure. Operators who understand this threshold are better positioned to anticipate whether a proposed rent increase may trigger leaseholders' right to request mediation. Staying informed about the annual index calculation and the Department's communications is a standard part of managing a mobile home park in Vermont.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
CVR 11-020-003 establishes the framework that gives mobile home park leaseholders the right to request mediation when a proposed rent increase exceeds the consumer price index threshold by one percent. The same authority supports a program that can cover legal representation costs for leaseholders who pursue qualifying actions in Vermont Superior Court. Leaseholders who believe a proposed increase crosses this threshold may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or Vermont Legal Aid to understand what options are available under these rules.
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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