10 V.S.A. § ___ § 6239
Goods and services
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A leaseholder shall not be restricted in his or her choice of vendors from whom he or she may purchase goods and services. This section shall not be construed to prohibit a manufactured home park owner from contracting with any or all leaseholders for the sale, supply, or distribution of goods and services, but such contract shall not be required as a condition of entrance to the manufactured home park. (Added 1973, No. 264 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. April 16, 1974; amended 2007, No. 176 (Adj. Sess.), § 61.)
Under 10 V.S.A. ch. 153 § 6239, residents of manufactured home parks in Vermont retain the freedom to choose any vendor they wish when purchasing goods and services. A park owner may offer or enter into contracts with residents for the sale or supply of goods and services, but participation in any such arrangement cannot be made a condition of being admitted to or remaining in the park. The provision draws a clear line between permissible voluntary agreements and prohibited mandatory vendor restrictions.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under 10 V.S.A. ch. 153 § 6239, manufactured home park operators in Vermont may offer residents optional contracts for goods and services — such as utility supply or maintenance arrangements — as a business matter. Compliant operators present any such contracts as voluntary opportunities rather than requirements tied to park entry or tenancy. Tying residency or admission to acceptance of a specific vendor or service contract would conflict with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 6239 of Title 10 of the Vermont Statutes gives manufactured home park residents the right to shop freely for goods and services from vendors of their choosing. If a park owner attempts to require use of a particular vendor as a condition of moving in or continuing to reside in the park, that practice may conflict with this provision. Residents who believe their vendor-choice rights are being restricted can document the situation, reach out to a tenant-rights organization familiar with Vermont manufactured housing law, or contact the appropriate state agency for 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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