Vermont Lockouts and utility shutoffs
Can a landlord change the locks or shut off utilities in Vermont?
Banned. A landlord may not willfully interrupt utilities (except temporarily for emergency repairs) or deny the tenant access to the unit or the tenant's property except through court process.
Verified Source: 9 V.S.A. § 4463 · last checked 2026-10-23
Same topic in neighboring states
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