10 V.S.A. § ___ § 6265
Condemnation and relocation of residents
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(a) The owner of a lot or rented manufactured home that is condemned by a governmental agency due to the willful failure or refusal of the owner to comply with any obligations imposed by law shall provide for reasonable relocation costs of affected leaseholders and residents, except when the owner can demonstrate that he or she has no financial capacity to comply. The affected leaseholders and residents shall have the right to recover the reasonable costs of relocation, including court costs and reasonable attorney’s fees. The Agency of Natural Resources shall grant to the owner in a timely fashion all permits necessary to correct violations under this subchapter. (b) The Commissioner may require a park owner who commences a closure of a manufactured home park pursuant to section 6237a of this title within one year of receiving from a State or municipal enforcement official a notice of a violation of health, safety, or environmental laws or of section 6262 of this title to pay reasonable relocation costs not to exceed $3,500.00 to each affected leaseholder, except when the park owner can demonstrate that he or she has no financial capacity to comply. (Added 1993, No. 141 (Adj. Sess.), § 11, eff. May 6, 1994; amended 2007, No. 176 (Adj. Sess.), § 75.)
Under 10 V.S.A. ch. 153 § 6265, when a manufactured home lot or rented manufactured home is condemned because an owner willfully failed to meet legal obligations, the owner is generally responsible for covering reasonable relocation costs for affected leaseholders and residents—unless the owner can show a lack of financial capacity. Separately, if a park owner begins closing a manufactured home park within one year of receiving a notice of health, safety, or environmental violations, the Commissioner may require that owner to pay relocation costs of up to $3,500 per affected leaseholder. Affected residents retain the right to recover relocation costs, including court costs and reasonable attorney's fees, through legal action.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under 10 V.S.A. ch. 153 § 6265, operators of manufactured home parks and lots are generally expected to maintain compliance with all applicable health, safety, and environmental laws to avoid condemnation scenarios that trigger relocation-cost obligations. When a condemnation does result from willful noncompliance, a compliant operator would typically document any financial-capacity limitations if seeking an exemption from relocation-cost requirements. Park owners who initiate a closure within one year of receiving a violation notice should be aware that the Commissioner holds authority to impose relocation payments of up to $3,500 per leaseholder under this provision.
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 § 6265, leaseholders and residents displaced by a condemnation stemming from an owner's willful noncompliance have a statutory right to recover reasonable relocation costs, along with court costs and attorney's fees. If a park closure is initiated within one year of a violation notice, affected leaseholders may be entitled to relocation payments of up to $3,500 each, subject to the Commissioner's determination. Tenants who believe this provision applies to their situation may consider reaching out to a tenant-rights organization, Vermont Legal Aid, or the relevant state agency to understand available enforcement paths.
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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