Vermont H0537 prohibits landlords and common interest communities from restricting tenants' right to grow vegetable gardens.

Vermont H0537 amends existing law to prohibit landlords and common interest communities from restricting tenants' right to grow vegetable gardens. The bill defines a "vegetable garden" as the outdoor cultivation of plants for personal consumption or donation, excluding cannabis and unlawful crops. Landlords must permit tenants to grow vegetable gardens in designated areas, subject to reasonable restrictions such as maintaining the garden in good condition and avoiding interference with property maintenance or safety.

Vermont H0537 prohibits landlords and common interest communities from restricting tenants' right to grow vegetable gardens.

Vermont H0537 amends existing law to prohibit landlords and common interest communities from restricting tenants' right to grow vegetable gardens. The bill defines a "vegetable garden" as the outdoor cultivation of plants for personal consumption or donation, excluding cannabis and unlawful crops. Landlords must permit tenants to grow vegetable gardens in designated areas, subject to reasonable restrictions such as maintaining the garden in good condition and avoiding interference with property maintenance or safety.