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Legal Information: Vermont
Laws current as of July 11, 2024 Can a landlord refuse to rent me an apartment because I am a victim of abuse?
It is illegal for a landlord to refuse to sell or rent you a home because you are a victim of abuse, sexual assault, or stalking. It is also illegal for the landlord to falsely claim that the home is not available for inspection, sale, or rental when it actually is.1
1 VT ST 9 § 4503(a)(1), (a)(4)
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