The court applies the standards set forth above and views all evidence in the light most favorable to the
nonmoving party. Both Plaintiff and Defendant are residents of Windham County, Vermont. In
February 2024, pursuant to a verbal agreement, Defendant Ashlee Riddle moved into the residence
located at 503 Marlboro Road, Brattleboro, VT 05301. Plaintiff owns the home and also lived there at
this time. The following month Mr. Aldrich was arrested and charged with first degree aggravated
domestic assault with a deadly weapon and domestic assault for actions allegedly taken against Ms.
Riddle at the residence. Mr. Aldrich was released under the conditions that he does not communicate
Ashlee Riddle or come within 300 feet of her residence, school, motor vehicle, or place of
employment. On April 24, 2024, the court issued a final order of protection to remain in effect till
October 24, 2024, requiring Mr. Aldrich to stay 300 feet away from Ms. Riddle, and her places of
residence and employment.
On May 31, 2024, Plaintiff was arrested again and charged with violating the abuse prevention order
when he went to the residence. The court issued another final order of protection to remain in effect
until October 24, 2025. Documents filed in relation to this case list Plaintiff’s address as 552
Hinesburg Road, Brattleboro, Vermont. See Ex. C–G to Def.’s Mot. For Summ. J. (filed July 11, 2025.
On September 12, 2024, Plaintiff served Defendant with a notice of termination of tenancy with a
termination date of October 8, 2024, pursuant to 9 V.S.A. § 4467(h). When Defendant failed to vacate
the residence by the listed termination date, Plaintiff filed a complaint for ejectment.
4. Discussion