Vermont § 6261 - Resident obligations; use and maintenance of premises
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 6261 — Resident obligations; use and maintenance of premises, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6261. Resident obligations; use and maintenance of premises
- (a) The resident shall not create or contribute to the noncompliance of the premises with
applicable provisions of building, environmental, or housing and health rules. As
used in this subchapter, the term “premises” means a mobile home lot and any part
of a mobile home park. (b) The resident shall conduct himself or herself and require other persons on the premises
with the resident’s consent to conduct themselves in a manner that will not disturb
other residents’ peaceful enjoyment of the premises. (c) The resident shall not deliberately or negligently destroy, deface, damage, or remove
any part of the premises or its fixtures, mechanical or utility systems, or furnishings
or deliberately or negligently permit any person to do so. (d) Unless inconsistent with a written rental agreement or otherwise provided by law,
a resident may terminate a tenancy by actual notice given to the park owner at least
one rental payment period prior to the termination date specified in the notice. (e) If a resident acts in violation of this section, the park owner is entitled to recover
damages, costs, and reasonable attorney’s fees, and the violation shall be grounds
for termination under section 6237 of this title. (Added 1993, No. 141 (Adj. Sess.), § 11, eff. May 6, 1994; amended 2019, No. 131 (Adj. Sess.), § 17.)
Source: official Vermont text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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