Vermont H0399 strengthens tenant rights by prohibiting rental application fees, limiting no-cause evictions, and creating a tenant rights advocate.

Vermont H0399 aims to enhance tenant protections by prohibiting landlords from charging application fees for residential rental agreements. It limits no-cause evictions, requiring landlords to provide specific notice periods based on the length of tenancy. The bill also establishes the Office of Tenant's Rights Advocate to educate tenants and landlords, provide legal services, and assist tenants facing eviction. Additionally, it mandates landlords to provide written rental agreements for tenancies longer than 12 months and limits annual rent increases.

Vermont H0399 strengthens tenant rights by prohibiting rental application fees, limiting no-cause evictions, and creating a tenant rights advocate.

Vermont H0399 aims to enhance tenant protections by prohibiting landlords from charging application fees for residential rental agreements. It limits no-cause evictions, requiring landlords to provide specific notice periods based on the length of tenancy. The bill also establishes the Office of Tenant's Rights Advocate to educate tenants and landlords, provide legal services, and assist tenants facing eviction. Additionally, it mandates landlords to provide written rental agreements for tenancies longer than 12 months and limits annual rent increases.