There is still lingering CARES Act language that makes it prudent for landlords to send a 30 day nonpayment of rent termination notice. At this time, the Association is recommending that all nonpayment of rent termination notices be at least 30 days. ...
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...
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,...