H 728 Vermont House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

An act relating to trespass in common areas

This bill (H.728) allows landlords in Vermont to obtain a "no trespass" order barring a tenant’s guests or licensees from entering the dwelling unit or its common areas under specific conditions. Landlords may seek such orders if the tenant consents, the guest violated the lease terms, or the guest broke state/federal law on the property. The order can be appealed only through a small claims court action within seven days, with the court’s decision being final. This directly affects landlords, tenants (who control guest access), and guests/licensees who may face trespass restrictions.
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Introduced Jan 21, 2026 Last action Jan 21, 2026
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Ian Goodnow
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