Is Vermont a bad state to be a landlord?

[John Wright]

Recently I have been considering investing in SFH or small multi-family properties in Vermont with the intent to generate a rental income stream. During my research, I have repeatedly had people spontaneously say things along the lines of "Being a landlord in Vermont is precarious. The regulations are many and the fines are expensive."

However, when I ask why they say that, they can offer no specifics.  So I put it to the forums.  Is Vermont a bad state to be a landlord?  Do they have stricter regulations than the average state?  And do the regulators regularly assess large fines for non-life threatening non-compliance issues?