This morning NPR released a story describing the pressures and issues that landlords have been facing. The story covers one small landlord's situation, but it is one that we have heard time and time again from Vermont landlords. Please share your stories with us....
Governor announces that the State of Emergency will end June 15, 2021, at midnight.The Legislature passed S.333, which created a temporary stay on all eviction actions in the State of Vermont. The end of the stay tracks the State of Emergency and will end 30 days after the end of the State of Emergency.Currently (as of 5/17/2021) the State of Emergency is through June 15, 2021, which means that the eviction stay will end...
The Governor of the State of Vermont has just lifted all state mandated COVID-19 restrictions. Federal requirements will still apply.As of June 15, 2021 at midnight, the State of Emergency will end. This means the Vermont eviction moratorium will end for all matters in 30 days (July 16, 2021). Matters for breach of lease can proceed June 16, 2021. The re-start court process is more complicated than it appears. Please consider consulting with an attorney before...
The Legislature passed S.333, which created a temporary stay on all eviction actions in the State of Vermont. The end of the stay tracks the State of Emergency, and will end 30 days after the end of the State of Emergency.Currently (as of 5/17/2021) the State of Emergency is through June 15, 2021 which means that the eviction stay will end on July 15, 2021. If the State of Emergency is extended,...
5/17/2021 - The Vermont Emergency Rental Assistance Program (VERAP) has launched. That program is very different than the RHSP in 2020. Tenants will need to apply and submit certifications and income information. Landlords can start their part of the process by uploading your W-9 to the system. The W-9 and other required documents can be uploaded in the Landlord Portal. You cannot create your account until you have uploaded the W-9, as that...
The federal government has issued new guidelines and requirements under the Fair Debt collection practices Act. If you are considered a debt collector (i.e. property managers or attorneys sending notices for clients), you must add the following language into your nonpayment termination notices:Because of the global COVID-19 pandemic, you may be eligible for temporary protection from eviction under the laws of your State, territory, locality, or tribal area, or under Federal law. Learn the steps...