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What a Tenant Has to Do

9 V.S.A. § 4456 — no damage, no disturbing the neighbors, and a rental period's notice to leave

  • Rent is payable without demand at the time and place agreed.
  • A tenant may not create or contribute to code violations, or deliberately or negligently damage the premises or let others do so.
  • A tenant conducts themselves, and guests, so as not to disturb other tenants' peaceful enjoyment.
  • Unless a written agreement says otherwise, a tenant ends a tenancy by actual notice at least one rental payment period before the date.
  • 9 V.S.A. § 4455
  • 9 V.S.A. § 4456
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Sixty days for a rent increase. A rent increase takes effect on the first day of the rental period after no less than 60 days' actual notice to the tenant.

  • 9 V.S.A. § 4455
Sources for this section (2)
  1. 9 V.S.A. § 4455 — Tenant obligations; payment of rent
  2. 9 V.S.A. § 4456 — Tenant obligations; use and maintenance of dwelling unit

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