Condominium and HOA records access in Vermont

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Vermont
Who may requestUnit owners and their agents; no reason needed
DeadlineOn 5 days' notice; resale certificate in 10 days
FeesNo caps; reasonable fees and charges
ComplaintsSuperior Court; no state regulator
PenaltyNo fine; court may award attorney fees and costs
CountryUnited States
Checked against official textOctober 30, 2026

In Vermont, the law sets who may see the records of an unit owners' association, how quickly they must be provided, what may be charged for them, and where an owner can complain.[1][2][3] This summary was checked against the official text on October 30, 2026.

This is general information, not legal advice. Check the official text in the references before relying on it.

Who may request records

Unit owners and their agents; no reason needed.

Deadlines

Records on 5 days' notice; certificate in 10 days.

Fees

CertificateResale certificate in 10 days; reasonable charges, no cap
Other documentsA reasonable fee; nonprofits: no more than cost

Complaints and penalties

Where to complainSuperior Court; no state regulator
Penalty for not complyingNo fine; court may award attorney fees and costs

References

  1. 27A V.S.A. chapter 3 (§§ 3-102, 3-108, 3-116, 3-118, 3-123, 3-125).
  2. 27A V.S.A. chapter 4 (§§ 4-109, 4-117).
  3. 27A V.S.A. chapter 1 (§§ 1-203, 1-204).
  4. H.562 (2026) as introduced.
  5. 11B V.S.A. chapter 16.
  6. 27 V.S.A. chapter 15 (1320, 1324).
  7. H.562 (2026) status page.

See also: records law in other jurisdictions.