Parties can use the Notice of Name Change or Change of Address (form 600-00846) to update their information any time it changes. The form can be found in the Forms section at the bottom of this web page.
Appeal
If either party feels the judge made a legal mistake in their decision, they may file an appeal with the Vermont Supreme Court. The forms to file an appeal can be found in the Forms section at the bottom of this web page.
Writ of Possession
If the judge decides the tenant can be evicted, they will issue a court order called a Writ of Possession, which returns possession of the property to the landlord. The landlord must have a sheriff serve the Writ of Possession on the tenant.
Once the tenant is served with the writ, they must move out within 14 days. If the tenant hasn’t moved out by the deadline, the sheriff can enforce the writ by forcibly removing the tenant.
If the tenant is served with a Writ of Possession because they missed a rent escrow payment, the deadline to move out is shorter: 7 days after being served instead of 14 days. If the tenant is evicted this way, there will still be a trial if there were claims for money owed.
A Writ of Possession is only effective for 60 days after it is issued. If the landlord does not have the tenant served within that timeframe, the Writ is no longer in effect.
12 V.S.A. § 4854.
Security deposits and tenant's belongings
Security Deposits
The VTLawHelp website has information about Security Deposits, including a Security Deposit Roadmap.
What can a security deposit be used for?
The landlord can use the security deposit for:
Unpaid rent.
Damage to the property beyond normal wear and tear.
Unpaid utility bills.
Cost to remove belongings the tenant left behind.