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12 V.S.A. § 4854 — a writ of possession, and at least 14 days after it is served before the sheriff puts the landlord in

A tenant who stays after the tenancy ends without the landlord's express consent can be sued for possession, damages and costs in court.

  • 9 V.S.A. § 4468
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  • The landlord may ask the court to order rent paid into court while the case is pending; the hearing comes after 14 days' notice.
  • If the landlord wins, a writ of possession issues on the day of judgment unless the court stays it for good cause.
  • The sheriff serves the writ and puts the landlord in possession not earlier than 14 days after service.
  • Belongings left behind may be disposed of 15 days after the writ is served or the landlord is restored to possession, whichever is later.
  • 12 V.S.A. § 4853a
  • 12 V.S.A. § 4854
  • 12 V.S.A. § 4854a

A particular eviction is a question for a licensed Vermont attorney or a legal aid office, and the timeline is short.

  • 12 V.S.A. § 4854
Sources for this section (4)
  1. 9 V.S.A. § 4468 — Termination of tenancy; action for possession
  2. 12 V.S.A. § 4853a — Payment of rent into court; expedited hearing
  3. 12 V.S.A. § 4854 — Judgment for plaintiff; writ of possession
  4. 12 V.S.A. § 4854a — Property of tenant remaining on premises after eviction

Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Vermont attorney.

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