Vermont Death of a tenant
What happens to the lease when a tenant dies in Vermont?
A search of the full text of Vermont's residential rental agreements chapter (9 V.S.A. ch. 137) found no rule on ending a lease or handling belongings when a tenant dies. The lease and probate law control.
Verified Source: 9 V.S.A. ch. 137 (full-text search of the act) · last checked 2026-10-15
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