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Our innovative, grant-funded landlord-tenant mediation program aims to resolve conflict, avoid eviction, and save money for landlords and tenants alike, with mediator costs covered for both parties.

Vermont Eviction Process Timeline Steps of the Eviction ProcessAverage TimelineIssuing an Official Notice7-90 daysIssuance and Service of Summons and Complaint60 daysCourt Hearing and JudgmentA few days to a few weeksTenant Files an Answer21 days2 more rows ?

No cause evictions A landlord can terminate a lease for no cause if: For month to month leases, tenants are given 60 days written notice. For week to week leases, tenants are given 21 days written notice. Tenants who have resided in the rental for more than 2 continuous years are given 90 days written notice.

Landlords must ensure that each dwelling unit has an adequate heating system and complies with all applicable codes. Landlords must allow tenants the full use and enjoyment of the dwelling unit and must comply with the rental agreement and the law regarding landlord access to the rental unit.

Vermont Tenants is a statewide tenant advocacy program run by the Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO). The Vermont Landlord Association is a trade association that helps landlords throughout Vermont.

In Vermont there is no cap on how much rent can be increased, however some rent increases over a certain percent increase may be eligible for mediation. Residents have the right to request mediation if their rent increase exceeds the Housing Component of the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI), plus one percent.