Vermont Business Magazine Attorney General Charity Clark today announced her office has filed two lawsuits against residential contractors for failures to register under Vermont’s Residential Contractor law. Since 2023, residential contractors have been required to register with the Secretary of State’s Office of Professional Regulation when they engage in contracts of $10,000 or more. In addition, contracts of more than $10,000 must be in writing, and contractors must carry insurance.
The Attorney General’s Office’s lawsuits, filed in Vermont Superior Court in Chittenden and Washington, are against two Vermont contractors for failure to register after they were notified by the State that failure to do so is a violation of law:
- Sevin Gulfield of Burlington, Vermont was issued a cease and desist letter and has been put on notice of multiple consumer complaints regarding his work and/or failure to perform.
- Jesse Reeder of Montpelier, Vermont, is subject to a default order and fine in the amount of $500 for failure to register in 2025, issued by the Office of Professional Regulation, based on a complaint involving a homeowner in Hardwick, Vermont. Mr. Reeder has failed to register since then, continues to hold himself out as a residential contractor, and is also the subject of multiple consumer complaints.
The Attorney General is asking the Courts to order the defendants to stop the unlawful activity and comply with Vermont law, in addition to paying penalties to the State of Vermont.
“Residential contractors provide a crucial service to our state by helping Vermonters repair or improve their homes,” said Attorney General Clark. “Registration is essential for a secure marketplace and to reassure Vermonters that businesses are operating legitimately. Residential contractors who fail to comply with the law, or rip people off, could be subject to enforcement actions.”
The Attorney General urged contractors who may not be aware of the law to contact the Office of Professional Regulation to register and get into compliance. More information is available on the Secretary of State’s Residential Contractors page.
Vermont consumers with complaints about residential contractors may call the Attorney General’s Consumer Assistance Program at 800-649-2424 or fill out the online complaint form.
5.15.2026. Attorney General’s Office | 109 State Street | Montpelier, VT 05609-0101 | ago.vermont.gov
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