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Records & TransparencyVT

Getting Your HOA's Records in Vermont: What Owners Are Entitled To

Vermont's Common Interest Ownership Act makes association records available to owners for examination and copying. What the statute covers, how requests work, and the fee rule. Informational, not legal advice.

May 27, 2026 · 2 min read

Rules & EnforcementVT

When Is a Vermont HOA Rule Unenforceable?

How Vermont's Common Interest Ownership Act and general principles limit HOA rules — reasonableness, consistency with the declaration, proper adoption, and selective enforcement. Informational, not legal advice.

May 27, 2026 · 3 min read

Fines & PenaltiesVT

Challenging an HOA Fine in Vermont: What the Law Provides

How Vermont's Common Interest Ownership Act treats HOA fines — the notice-and-hearing requirement, the reasonableness standard, and where homeowners commonly look for leverage. Informational, not legal advice.

May 27, 2026 · 2 min read

Dues & AssessmentsVT

How Much Can a Vermont HOA Raise Dues?

How Vermont's Common Interest Ownership Act handles common-expense assessments — the budget process, owner notice, and where the limits actually come from. Informational, not legal advice.

May 27, 2026 · 2 min read

Liens & ForeclosureVT

Can a Vermont HOA Foreclose Over Unpaid Dues?

How Vermont's Common Interest Ownership Act treats the assessment lien — judicial foreclosure under 12 V.S.A. chapter 172 and the lien's priority. Informational, not legal advice.

May 27, 2026 · 3 min read

Meetings & GovernanceVT

Open Meetings: Your Right to Attend the HOA Board in Vermont

Vermont's Common Interest Ownership Act opens executive board meetings to unit owners and requires advance notice. What the statute says and why notice is a homeowner's leverage. Informational, not legal advice.

May 27, 2026 · 2 min read