24 V.S.A. § ___ § 2293
Regulation of condominium conversion; referendum
Operative Text
A town may adopt an ordinance governing the conversion of rental units to condominiums which is supplemental to and not inconsistent with the provisions of 27 V.S.A. chapter 15, subchapter 2. Such an ordinance shall be submitted to the voters and shall be adopted if approved by a majority of those present and voting. (Added 1985, No. 175 (Adj. Sess.), § 6.)
Under 24 V.S.A. ch. 61 § 2293, Vermont municipalities have the authority to enact local ordinances that regulate the conversion of rental housing into condominiums, provided those ordinances do not conflict with the state-level condominium law found in 27 V.S.A. chapter 15, subchapter 2. Any such ordinance must go before the town's voters and takes effect only if a majority of those present and voting approve it. This provision establishes a democratic check on local condominium conversion regulation, ensuring that the community has a direct say in whether such rules are adopted.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers considering converting rental units to condominiums in Vermont should be aware that, under 24 V.S.A. ch. 61 § 2293, the municipality where the property is located may have adopted a voter-approved local ordinance imposing additional requirements on that conversion process. Compliant operators typically research whether their town has enacted such an ordinance and ensure that any conversion plan accounts for both local requirements and the state standards in 27 V.S.A. chapter 15, subchapter 2. Reviewing the local municipal code and any relevant town meeting records can help clarify what supplemental rules, if any, apply.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in rental units that may be subject to condominium conversion should know that 24 V.S.A. ch. 61 § 2293 allows their town to adopt local protections governing that process, as long as voters approved the ordinance by majority vote. If a local ordinance exists, it operates alongside state condominium law and may provide additional rights or procedural requirements before a conversion can proceed. Tenants can check with their town clerk's office or a local tenant-rights organization to learn whether such an ordinance has been adopted in their municipality and what rights it may afford them.
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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