10 V.S.A. § ___ § 6247
Retaliatory conduct prohibited
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(a) A park owner may not retaliate by any of the following: (1) establishing or changing terms of a rental agreement; (2) bringing or threatening to bring an action against a resident who has done any of the following: (A) complained in writing to a governmental agency charged with responsibility for enforcement of a building, housing, or health regulation of a violation applicable to the premises materially affecting health and safety; (B) complained in writing to the park owner of a violation of this chapter; (C) organized or become a member of a resident’s association or similar organization. (b) If the park owner acts in violation of this section, the resident is entitled to recover damages and reasonable attorney’s fees and has a defense in any retaliatory action for possession. (Added 1993, No. 141 (Adj. Sess.), § 9, eff. May 6, 1994; amended 2007, No. 176 (Adj. Sess.), § 68.)
Under 10 V.S.A. ch. 153 § 6247, mobile home park owners in Vermont are prohibited from retaliating against residents who exercise certain protected activities. These protected activities include filing written complaints with government agencies about health or safety code violations, sending written complaints to the park owner about violations of the mobile home park chapter, or organizing or joining a residents' association. If a park owner does retaliate — for example, by altering lease terms or threatening eviction — the resident has legal recourse including the right to recover damages and attorney's fees.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Park owners and managers subject to 10 V.S.A. ch. 153 § 6247 generally ensure that any changes to rental agreement terms or any decisions to pursue eviction proceedings are grounded in documented, legitimate, non-retaliatory reasons. Compliant operators typically maintain clear records showing that lease modifications or legal actions are unrelated to a resident's complaints or associational activities. Operators familiar with this provision understand that the timing of adverse actions relative to a resident's protected conduct can be scrutinized, making thorough documentation a standard practice.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under 10 V.S.A. ch. 153 § 6247, Vermont mobile home park residents are protected from retaliation when they file written complaints with government agencies, send written complaints to the park owner about chapter violations, or participate in a residents' association. If a park owner responds to such activity by changing lease terms or initiating eviction proceedings, this provision entitles the resident to seek damages and reasonable attorney's fees, and to raise retaliation as a defense in any eviction action. Residents who believe they are experiencing retaliation may consider contacting a local tenant-rights organization, a Vermont legal aid office, or the relevant government agency 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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