24 V.S.A. § ___ § 5010
Effect of previously adopted ordinances
Operative Text
Ordinances, rules, and regulations adopted by any municipality under chapter 83 of this title shall not be affected or in any way invalidated by the provisions of this chapter. The provisions of this chapter and ordinances and regulations adopted under its authority, shall not be subject to limitations, requirements, or provisions contained in said chapter 83. (Added 1969, No. 270 (Adj. Sess.).)
Section 5010 of 24 V.S.A. ch. 123 establishes a clear boundary between two separate bodies of municipal law in Vermont. Local ordinances, rules, and regulations that municipalities adopted under chapter 83 remain fully valid and are not overridden or weakened by the provisions of chapter 123. Conversely, ordinances and regulations created under chapter 123's authority are not constrained or limited by anything in chapter 83—the two frameworks operate independently of each other.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Vermont municipalities should be aware that under 24 V.S.A. ch. 123 § 5010, local housing ordinances adopted under chapter 83 and those adopted under chapter 123 each carry their own independent authority. A compliant operator generally identifies which chapter or chapters govern the specific local rules applicable to their properties, since obligations under one framework are not diminished or superseded by the other. Reviewing both sets of local ordinances separately is a common practice for operators managing properties in municipalities that have adopted regulations under either or both chapters.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under 24 V.S.A. ch. 123 § 5010, tenants in Vermont municipalities may be protected by local ordinances originating from either chapter 83 or chapter 123, and the existence of one set of rules does not cancel out the other. This means that a municipality's housing protections adopted under chapter 83 remain in full effect alongside any regulations adopted under chapter 123. Tenants who believe a local ordinance applies to their situation may wish to contact their local municipal office, a tenant-rights organization, or a legal aid service to understand which local frameworks are in place in their community.
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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