12 V.S.A. § ___ § 4924
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Section 4921 of this title shall not apply where a person, with or without force, holds over lands or tenements after the determination of the time for which the same were leased or demised, by a written lease or agreement accepted by the tenant or to a person holding under the lessee.
Vermont law under 12 V.S.A. ch. 171 § 4924 carves out an exception to the general unlawful detainer rule found in § 4921. Specifically, § 4921 does not apply when a tenant—or someone holding under the tenant—remains on a property after the expiration of a written lease or rental agreement that the tenant accepted. In other words, holdover situations arising from an expired written lease are governed differently than other possession disputes under this chapter.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under 12 V.S.A. ch. 171 § 4924, property owners and managers should be aware that the unlawful detainer remedy provided by § 4921 is not available when a tenant holds over after the end of a written lease term. Compliant operators typically track lease expiration dates carefully and understand which legal remedies apply to written-lease holdovers versus other types of possession disputes. Consulting the full chapter and appropriate legal resources helps operators identify the correct procedural path when a written-lease tenant remains beyond the agreed term.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under 12 V.S.A. ch. 171 § 4924, tenants who remain in a property after a written lease expires are not subject to the specific unlawful detainer provision of § 4921, which means that section's procedures and consequences do not automatically apply to their situation. This distinction can be relevant if a landlord initiates a possession action, as the type of tenancy and the nature of the lease agreement may affect which legal process governs. Tenants in holdover situations under a written lease may wish to review their rights under the broader chapter or reach out to a tenant-rights organization for general information.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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