Last week, Seven Days ran an article on a specific landlord. The article details grievances and complaints by tenants against the landlord. The specifics can be found here. The landlord in the article provided a response to the article by way of Letters to the Editor. Landlord-tenant issues can be complicated. Landlords should be providing rental properties that are in compliance with minimum housing codes, and Tenants should be reporting issues, allowing access, and not...
There are some changes coming to the VERAP application and program on November 1, 2021. The largest change is the addition of the method to request money for repairs as a part of the VERAP application. This component will include bedbug eradication costs. Vermont State Housing Authority will be holding some training sessions to go over what documentation is required, how to access this funding, and what other types of repairs can be covered. We...
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....
On August 26, 2021, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) struck down the CDC eviction Moratorium because it exceeded the authority of the CDC. The Supreme Court indicated that only Congress could authorize an eviction moratorium. SCOTUS Decision News Summary of the Decision ****************************************************************************** Yesterday, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) re-instated and extended the Federal Eviction Moratorium through October 3, 2021. The federal moratorium works a bit differently than the Vermont moratorium. The couple of...
The Department of Public Service has a variety of Utility Assistance Programs available for people and businesses who need assistance with utility payments.For Tenants - the application and process for Utility Assistance is through VERAP.For Landlords/Homeowners/Businesses - there is the Vermont COVID-19 Arrearage Assistance Program for 2021 (VCAAP II).There are also programs for Broadband, Utility Discounts, and more. Information can be found here on all the Utility Programs. ...
Landlords may be able to access funding under the Vermont Economic Recovery Bridge Program for losses sustained during the period of March 2020-April 2021.This program can provide grants of up to $150,000 depending on the loss. The landlord would need to show a net loss on either their 2020 tax return or through Profit and Loss statements for the business. Sole proprietors (your properties are in your individual names) are eligible. For more information...