CVR 13-140-031 § 2
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The purpose of this code is to protect the health, safety, and well-being of the occupants of rental housing. These rules in combination with the currently adopted Vermont Fire and Building Safety Code, establishes minimum safety, health and habitability standards that all residential rental housing in Vermont must conform to. Additional information about these rules and their application may be obtained from the contact information below: Division of Fire Safety. 45 State Drive, Waterbury, VT 05671 Telephone: 802-479-7561 Website: www.firesafety.vermont.gov
CVR 13-140-031 § 2 establishes the overarching purpose of Vermont's rental housing code: to protect the health, safety, and well-being of people living in rental homes. Working alongside the Vermont Fire and Building Safety Code, this provision sets a baseline of minimum safety, health, and habitability standards that all residential rental housing across the state must meet. It also identifies the Division of Fire Safety as the agency responsible for administering and providing information about these rules.
Plain English — not legal advice.
CVR 13-140-031 § 2 signals that Vermont's rental housing code is not optional — compliant operators ensure their properties meet the minimum safety, health, and habitability standards set out in this code alongside the Vermont Fire and Building Safety Code. Property owners and managers generally familiarize themselves with both codes and maintain their units accordingly. The Division of Fire Safety (45 State Drive, Waterbury, VT 05671; 802-479-7561; www.firesafety.vermont.gov) is the designated contact for questions about how these rules apply.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
CVR 13-140-031 § 2 affirms that every residential rental unit in Vermont must meet minimum standards for safety, health, and habitability as a matter of state law. Tenants who believe their housing falls short of these baseline requirements can reach out to the Division of Fire Safety — the agency named in this provision — for information about the rules and how they are applied. Tenant-rights organizations can also help renters understand what options may be available when a unit appears to fall below the standards established under this code.
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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