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Rep. Chloe Tomlinson introduces broad tenant‑rights bill including rental registry, right to counsel and purchase right
Summary
State Representative Chloe Tomlinson introduced H.399, a comprehensive tenant‑rights bill proposing written rental agreements, limits on no‑cause evictions and rent increases, a rental registry, an Office of Tenant Rights Advocate, right to counsel in eviction cases, eviction‑record expungement, and a tenant first right to purchase for 3+ unit properties.
State Representative Chloe Tomlinson introduced House Bill H.399 on April 9, describing an omnibus package of tenant protections that would create written rental agreement requirements, limit no‑cause evictions and annual rent increases, establish a rental registry and an Office of Tenant Rights Advocate, and provide a right to counsel in eviction proceedings.
Tomlinson said the bill is intended to address Vermont’s housing crisis and protect renters from eviction and excessive rent burdens. She framed the bill’s goals this way: to preserve access to stable housing, reduce…
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