9 V.S.A. § ___ § 4456b
Subleases; landlord and tenant rights and obligations
Operative Text
(a)(1) A landlord may condition or prohibit subleasing a dwelling unit under the terms of a written rental agreement and may require a tenant to provide written notice of the name and contact information of any sublessee occupying the dwelling unit. (2) If the terms of a written rental agreement prohibit subleasing the dwelling unit, the landlord or tenant may bring an action for ejectment pursuant to 12 V.S.A. §§ 4761 and 4853b against a person that is occupying the dwelling unit without right or permission. This subdivision (2) shall not be construed to limit the rights and remedies available to a landlord pursuant to this chapter. (b) In the absence of a written rental agreement, a tenant shall provide the landlord with written notice of the name and contact information of any sublessee occupying the dwelling unit. (Added 2015, No. 126 (Adj. Sess.), § 3.)
Vermont law under 9 V.S.A. ch. 137 § 4456b governs subleasing of residential dwelling units in two distinct situations. When a written rental agreement exists, the landlord may use that agreement to restrict or outright ban subleasing, and may require the tenant to disclose the name and contact information of any sublessee. When no written rental agreement is in place, the tenant is still required by law to give the landlord written notice identifying any sublessee, including their contact information. If a written agreement prohibits subleasing and someone occupies the unit without permission, either the landlord or the tenant may pursue an ejectment action under Vermont law.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under 9 V.S.A. ch. 137 § 4456b, landlords who use written rental agreements have the clearest tools for managing subleasing: they can include language that conditions or prohibits subleasing outright, and can require tenants to submit written notice with the sublessee's name and contact details. Operators who maintain written agreements and enforce sublease restrictions consistently are generally better positioned to pursue ejectment proceedings if an unauthorized occupant is found in the unit. Even without a written agreement, landlords are entitled by statute to receive written notice identifying any sublessee, so maintaining clear communication channels with tenants helps ensure compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under 9 V.S.A. ch. 137 § 4456b, tenants should be aware that their right to sublease depends heavily on whether a written rental agreement exists and what it says — a landlord can lawfully restrict or prohibit subleasing through such an agreement. Regardless of whether a written agreement is in place, tenants are generally required to provide their landlord with written notice of any sublessee's name and contact information. Tenants who believe a landlord is misapplying sublease restrictions or improperly pursuing ejectment may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service familiar with Vermont residential tenancy law.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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