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Vermont Prohibited Lease Clauses

3 restricted clause types

Our Vermont law database tracks 3 lease clause types that state law prohibits or restricts (3 illegal). Even if you signed a lease containing one, an illegal or unenforceable clause is generally void — you have not waived the underlying right.

Educational information: generated from our Vermont law database (last updated 2024-01-01). Not legal advice.

Clause types restricted by Vermont law

  • Waiver of implied warranty of habitability

    Likely Illegal

    Legal basis: Vermont Statutes Title 9 Section 4457

  • Waiver of tenant rights

    Likely Illegal

    Legal basis: Vermont Statutes Title 9 Section 4455

  • Confession of judgment clause

    Likely Illegal

    Legal basis: Vermont Statutes Title 9 Section 4455

Frequently asked questions

What lease clauses are illegal in Vermont?
Vermont law restricts 3 clause types tracked in our database, such as: waiver of implied warranty of habitability; waiver of tenant rights; confession of judgment clause.
Is a lease still valid if it contains an illegal clause in Vermont?
Usually yes — the offending clause is void or unenforceable, but the rest of the lease typically remains in effect. You generally cannot be held to a clause that violates state law even if you signed it.
Which law prohibits "waiver of implied warranty of habitability" in Vermont?
Vermont Statutes Title 9 Section 4457.

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