Vermont § 4853b - Unlawful occupant; expedited hearing
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 4853b — Unlawful occupant; expedited hearing, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4853b. Unlawful occupant; expedited hearing
- (a)(1) In an action for ejectment, the landlord, the landlord’s agent, or the tenant may
file a motion for a judgment that the plaintiff is entitled to immediate possession
of the premises on the grounds that the defendant is a person that is occupying a
dwelling unit without right or permission and the written rental agreement for the
dwelling unit prohibits subleasing pursuant to 9 V.S.A. § 4456b(a)(2). (2) The motion may be filed and served with the complaint or at any time after the complaint
has been filed. The motion shall be accompanied by an affidavit setting forth particular
facts in support of the motion and a copy of the lease agreement.
Source: official Vermont text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 4853b ("Unlawful occupant; expedited hearing") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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