10 V.S.A. § ___ § 6251
Manufactured home lot rent increase; notice; meeting
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(a) A manufactured home park owner shall provide written notification on a form provided by the Department to the Commissioner and all the affected manufactured home park leaseholders of any lot rent increase no later than 60 days before the effective date of the proposed increase. The notice shall include all the following: (1) the amount of the proposed lot rent increase, including any amount of the increase that is attributable to a surcharge for any capital improvements of the manufactured home park pursuant to subsection (b) of this section, the estimated cost of the capital improvements, and the proposed duration of the surcharge prorated in 12-month increments sufficient to recover the estimated cost of the capital improvements; (2) the effective date of the increase; (3) a copy of the manufactured home park leaseholder’s rights pursuant to this section and sections 6252 and 6253 of this title; and (4) the percentage of increase from the current base lot rent. (b) If the manufactured home park owner requests a lot rent increase that includes a surcharge for any capital improvements, which, for the purposes of this section, include replacement or repair of any major infrastructure systems that exceed $2,500.00, the manufactured home park owner shall submit to the Commissioner an affidavit stating the estimated costs of the improvements, the expected date of completion of the improvements, and the time frame required for the surcharge to provide for recovery of the cost of the improvements. The lot rent surcharge shall terminate when the park owner has recovered the cost of the capital improvements. A lot rent surcharge for capital improvements shall be implemented to minimize the financial burden on the manufactured home park leaseholders. (c) If the manufactured home park owner fails to notify either the manufactured home park leaseholders or the Commissioner of a lot rent increase as required by subsection (a) of this section, the proposed lot rent increase shall be ineffective and unenforceable. (Added 1995, No. 33, § 2, eff. June 1, 1995; amended 1997, No. 103 (Adj. Sess.), § 3, eff. April 23, 1998; 2011, No. 137 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 14, 2012.)
Under 10 V.S.A. ch. 153 § 6251, manufactured home park owners in Vermont must give at least 60 days' written notice before raising lot rents, using a form supplied by the Department, and must notify both the state Commissioner and all affected leaseholders. The notice must spell out the amount of the increase, its effective date, the percentage change from the current base rent, and a copy of leaseholders' statutory rights. When a capital improvement surcharge is included, the owner must also file an affidavit with the Commissioner detailing estimated costs and the surcharge timeline; if proper notice is never given, the rent increase is void and unenforceable.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of manufactured home parks in Vermont must comply with 10 V.S.A. ch. 153 § 6251 by delivering written notice of any lot rent increase at least 60 days before it takes effect, using the Department-provided form and sending copies to both the Commissioner and every affected leaseholder. The notice must include the dollar amount of the increase, the effective date, the percentage change from the current base rent, and a copy of leaseholders' rights under §§ 6251–6253. When the increase includes a capital improvement surcharge for projects exceeding $2,500, compliant operators also submit an affidavit to the Commissioner covering estimated costs, expected completion, and the surcharge recovery timeline, and they structure the surcharge to minimize financial burden on leaseholders.
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 § 6251, manufactured home park leaseholders in Vermont are entitled to at least 60 days' advance written notice of any lot rent increase, along with a copy of their statutory rights under §§ 6251–6253. Critically, if a park owner fails to properly notify leaseholders or the Commissioner, the rent increase is legally ineffective and unenforceable — a protection tenants may be able to raise as a defense if an improperly noticed increase is attempted. Leaseholders who believe notice requirements were not met may consider contacting the Vermont Department of Housing and Community Development 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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