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Vt. Judiciary, Eviction Process

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rent into escrow will be for rent owed since: the eviction case was started, or since the tenant was served with the eviction complaint, whichever happens first. The order will not include amounts the landlord claims the tenant owed before

Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 9 § 4461

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deposits (a) A security deposit is any advance, deposit, or prepaid rent, however named, which is refundable to the tenant at the termination or expiration of the tenancy. The function of a security deposit is to secure the performance

Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 9 § 4462

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Abandonment; unclaimed property (a) A tenant has abandoned a dwelling unit if: (1) there are circumstances that would lead a reasonable person to believe that the dwelling unit is no longer occupied as a full-time residence; (2) rent

Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 9 § 4473

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rental agreement or of subchapter 2 of this chapter: (1) Subject to subdivision (2) of this subsection, a protected tenant may request that a landlord change the locks of a dwelling unit within 48 hours following the request: (A) based

Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 9 § 4456

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Tenant obligations; use and maintenance of dwelling unit (a) The tenant shall not create or contribute to the noncompliance of the dwelling unit with applicable provisions of building, housing, and health regulations. (b) The tenant shall conduct himself or herself

Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 9 § 4472

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agreement (a) Notwithstanding a contrary provision of a rental agreement or of subchapter 2 of this chapter, a protected tenant may terminate a rental agreement pursuant to subsection (b) of this section without penalty or liability

Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 9 § 4467

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nonpayment of rent. The landlord may terminate a tenancy for nonpayment of rent by providing actual notice to the tenant of the date on which the tenancy will terminate, which shall be at least 14 days after the date

Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 9 § 4458

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Habitability; tenant remedies (a) If the landlord fails to comply with the landlord’s obligations for habitability and, after receiving actual notice of the noncompliance from the tenant, a governmental entity or a qualified independent inspector, the landlord fails

Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 12 § 4853a

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hearing [Subsection (a) as amended by 2007, Act No. 125 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.] (a) In any action against a tenant for possession, the landlord may file a motion for an order that the tenant pay rent into court. The motion

Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 9 § 4459

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minor defect in order to comply with this chapter or a material provision of the rental agreement, the tenant may repair the defect and deduct from the rent the actual and reasonable cost of the work, not to exceed

Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 9 § 4463

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landlord may willfully cause, directly or indirectly, the interruption or termination of any utility service being supplied to the tenant, except for temporary interruptions for emergency repairs. (b) No landlord may directly or indirectly deny a tenant access

Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 9 § 4456b

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4456b. Subleases; landlord and tenant rights and obligations (a)(1) A landlord may condition or prohibit subleasing a dwelling unit under the terms of a written rental agreement and may require a tenant to provide written notice of the name

Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 9 § 4465

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establishing or changing terms of a rental agreement or by bringing or threatening to bring an action against a tenant who: (1) has complained to a governmental agency charged with responsibility for enforcement of a building, housing, or health regulation

Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 9 § 4503

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fact so available. (5) To disclose to another person information regarding or relating to the status of a tenant or occupant as a victim of abuse, sexual assault, or stalking for the purpose or intent of: (A) harassing or intimidating

Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 9 § 4451

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rental unit is intended, without negligence, carelessness, accident, or abuse of the premises or equipment or chattels by the tenant or members of his or her household or their invitees or guests. (6) “Premises” means a dwelling unit, its appurtenances

Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 12 § 4854a

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4854a. Property of tenant remaining on premises after eviction (a) A landlord may dispose of any personal property remaining in a dwelling unit or leased premises without notice or liability to the tenant or owner of the personal property

Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 9 § 4455

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Tenant obligations; payment of rent (a) Rent is payable without demand or notice at the time and place agreed upon by the parties. (b) An increase in rent shall take effect on the first day of the rental period following

Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 9 § 4460

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Access (a) A landlord may enter the dwelling unit with the tenant’s consent, which shall not be unreasonably withheld. (b) A landlord may also enter the dwelling unit for the following purposes between the hours