An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Summary

The bill rewrites Vermont’s residential lease and eviction statutes, setting specific notice periods, limiting security deposits, and making certain eviction records confidential. It also establishes a pilot program that lets participating landlords report tenants’ timely rent payments to improve tenants’ credit histories. The measures aim to protect renters, give landlords clearer procedures, and test a tool for building tenant credit.

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