27 V.S.A. § ___ § 1339
Violations
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A violation of this subchapter is deemed to be a violation of 9 V.S.A. § 2453, and is subject to all rights, obligations, and penalties provided under 9 V.S.A. chapter 63. (Added 1985, No. 175 (Adj. Sess.), § 5.)
Under 27 V.S.A. ch. 15 § 1339, any breach of the residential rental subchapter is treated as a violation of Vermont's Consumer Protection Act (9 V.S.A. § 2453), automatically triggering the full set of rights, duties, and penalties that statute provides. This means the consumer-protection framework—including its enforcement mechanisms and remedies—applies to rental housing violations covered by this subchapter. The provision effectively elevates housing-code infractions to the level of unfair or deceptive trade practices under Vermont law.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Vermont's residential rental statutes should be aware that § 1339 links any subchapter violation directly to Vermont's Consumer Protection Act (9 V.S.A. chapter 63). Compliant operators generally ensure their rental practices, disclosures, and lease terms conform to both the rental subchapter and consumer-protection standards, since a single misstep can carry the broader consequences of a consumer-protection violation. Reviewing practices against both statutory frameworks is a common step taken by operators seeking to avoid exposure under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 1339 of Title 27 gives tenants whose landlords violate the residential rental subchapter access to the remedies and protections of Vermont's Consumer Protection Act, found at 9 V.S.A. chapter 63. Those remedies can include civil penalties and other relief that go beyond what the rental subchapter alone might provide. Tenants who believe a violation has occurred may consider contacting the Vermont Attorney General's Consumer Assistance Program or a local tenant-rights organization to understand what options the Consumer Protection Act makes available.
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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