Vermont § 1364 - Protection against harassment

Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 1364 — Protection against harassment, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 1364. Protection against harassment

  • (a) No park owner or site owner may willfully cause, directly or indirectly, the interruption
    or termination of any utility service being supplied to a resident, except for temporary
    interruptions for emergency repairs. (b) No park owner or site owner may directly or indirectly deny a resident access to and
    possession of the resident’s rented or leased premises, except through proper judicial
    process. (c) No park owner or site owner may directly or indirectly deny a resident access to and
    possession of the resident’s property, except through proper judicial process. (d) Any resident who sustains damage or injury as a result of an illegal eviction may
    bring an action for injunctive relief, damages, costs, and reasonable attorney’s fees. (e) A court may award reasonable attorney’s fees to the park owner or site owner if, upon
    motion and hearing, it is determined that the action was not brought in good faith
    and was frivolous or intended for harassment only. (f) A park owner or site owner may not retaliate by establishing or changing terms of
    a rental agreement or by bringing or threatening to bring an action against a resident
    who has not elected to become a purchasing leaseholder or who has organized or become
    a member of a resident’s association or similar organization. (g) If a park owner or site owner acts in violation of this section, the resident is entitled
    to recover damages and reasonable attorney’s fees and has a defense in any retaliatory
    action for possession. (Added 1993, No. 97, § 1.)

Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 1364

What does Vermont Statutes Online § 1364 cover?

Section 1364 ("Protection against harassment") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Vermont § 1364?

A common citation format is "Vermont Statutes Online § 1364" (Vermont). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

Is this the official text of Vermont law?

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How does Vermont § 1364 apply to my situation?

Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Vermont can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.

Sources & Verification

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