These are the documents needed to start an eviction case:
An eviction complaint. This may sometimes be called complaint for ejectment, or action for ejectment, or something else.
A copy of the lease, if there is one.
A copy of the written termination notice given to the tenant.
Declaration of Compliance with CARES Act (form 100-00031).
Rentals which are part of state or federal subsidy programs such as Section 8 have additional requirements.
Eviction Complaint
The Vermont Judiciary does not have an eviction complaint form. A landlord can use the civil Complaint (form 100-00050) as a general template for what a complaint looks like.
At a minimum, the complaint should include the following information. Each piece of information should be listed as a separate numbered paragraph:
The address of the property.
The name of the tenant. If there is more than one tenant, list them all.
The date the tenant began renting.
Whether the rental agreement is written or oral.
The rental amount and when payments are due.
A description of any other parts of the agreement relevant to the claims.
The grounds for the eviction.
When and how the landlord gave the tenant the written termination notice.
Any other information to support the claims.
What the landlord is asking for. For example, an order evicting the tenant, an order to pay past-due rent, or something else.
The landlord also has the option of asking for a jury trial.
Drafting an eviction complaint can be complicated. Consider talking to an attorney. See the Finding Legal Help web page for information about the ways to get the help of an attorney.
Filing the Eviction Complaint
The eviction complaint is filed in the Civil Division of the Superior Court in the county where the property is located.