Vermont § 4961 - Power of nonjudicial sale

Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 4961 — Power of nonjudicial sale, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 4961. Power of nonjudicial sale

  • Whether or not a power of sale is contained in a mortgage relating to any property,
    except for farmland or a dwelling house owned by a natural person, instead of a suit
    and decree of foreclosure, the mortgagee may, upon breach of mortgage condition, foreclose
    upon the property without first commencing a foreclosure action or obtaining a foreclosure
    decree by complying with the terms of this subchapter

Source: official Vermont text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 4961

What does Vermont Statutes Online § 4961 cover?

Section 4961 ("Power of nonjudicial sale") 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.

How do I cite Vermont § 4961?

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Is this the official text of Vermont law?

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