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...
If you're a landlord of multi-unit housing in one of CVSWMD's 19 member towns (*see list below), we have free equipment and services (limits apply) to help you manage recycling, food scraps and other solid waste management at your housing sites. Assistance may include: