Vermont Community Association Laws
Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act (VCIOA, Title 27A), Legacy Condo Act (Title 27, ch. 15), Mobile Home Parks (Title 10, ch. 153), corporate acts (Titles 11B/11A), Housing Division Rules (mobile home parks). Reference hub
Vermont centers its common-interest law on the modern VCIOA (Title 27A), which favors process, disclosures, and board accountability. Many pre-1999 communities still operate under the legacy condo act (Title 27, ch. 15), but key VCIOA protections now extend to older communities. Separately, the state gives robust statutory and rule-based protections to mobile home park residents (Title 10, ch. 153 + Housing Division Rules) including rent-increase mediation, sale/closure notice, and habitability standards. Net: clear procedures and strong consumer safeguards, with fewer administrative layers than heavy-oversight states.
At a glance
- VCIOA (27A): applies to most post-1998 common-interest communities; extends core procedures to some older HOAs/condos.
- Legacy Condos (27/15): pre-VCIOA condominiums; certain VCIOA sections now apply.
- Mobile Home Parks (10/153): lease, rent increases & mediation, sales/closures, evictions, abandonment.
- Corporate form: Nonprofits under Title 11B; business corps under Title 11A.
Primary Statutes
VCIOA — Title 27A (Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act)
Core governance for most post-1998 communities; selected sections also apply to older ones.
Legacy Condominium Act — Title 27, Chapter 15
Applies to pre-1999 condominiums; some VCIOA sections overlay by statute.
Mobile Home Parks — Title 10, Chapter 153
Leases, rent increases & mediation, sales/closures, evictions, abandonment, enforcement.
Corporate Acts — Titles 11B & 11A
Entity law: formation, bylaws & amendments, meetings, records, authority.
11B (Nonprofit): Title page ·
11A (Business): Title page
Popular Sections (direct statute links)
VCIOA (Title 27A)
The Legislature site publishes Article 3 as a single page; use these as reading cues.
Legacy Condo Act (Title 27, ch. 15)
Administrative Rules (Housing Division — Mobile Home Parks)
Official PDFs hosted by the Agency of Commerce & Community Development.
Part I — Mobile Home Parks
Part II — Mediation & CPI
Part III — Warranty of Habitability
Governing Documents & Overlays
- Governing docs: Articles, plats/plans, Declaration/CC&Rs, Bylaws, Board Rules/Resolutions.
- Federal overlays: Fair Housing Act; ADA where applicable; FDCPA (collections); FCC OTARD (antennas).
- State/local overlays: Building codes, environmental/water & wastewater, rental housing health code; local ordinances.
- Conflicts: Statutes supersede conflicting provisions; consult counsel for interpretation.
Contacts & Helpful Resources
VT Dept. of Housing & Community Development
- Mobile Home Park Rules (official PDFs): See links above.
- Guidance for municipalities: Mobile Home Park Guidance (PDF)
- MHIR policy (program): Manufactured Home Improvement & Repair (PDF)
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Disclaimer
This page is a general reference and not legal advice. Laws and rules change; always verify the current text on the official linked sites and consult qualified counsel for your situation.
Last updated: September 10, 2025