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BuddhaGoalie11 t1_j1uorfw wrote

You're on the lease, but they aren't? You have an unwanted houseguest. Act accordingly.

Change locks, issue edict; "2 days to vacate, or your shit will be on the sidewalk at 3pm xday"

End of issue.

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VTgrizz85 t1_j1uq6fq wrote

And when all of their stuff on the sidewalk is stolen, they can come sue you for property value and emotional distress. Right or wrong, the law is in the squatter's favor here.

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BuddhaGoalie11 t1_j1uqd67 wrote

You can't squat in an occupied domicile; they are unwanted guests. if they cause a confrontation, police should respond immediately (yes, I know)...

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Vermontess t1_j1urqqu wrote

If they have been there for over a month OR moved in their possessions, OR changed their mailing address they have established tenants protections

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VTgrizz85 t1_j1urxlq wrote

Sorry, squatter is probably the wrong term given it has an existing legal meaning. They're still legal tenants that have tenant's rights. The landlord would need to go through the proper eviction process.

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BuddhaGoalie11 t1_j1v3jq6 wrote

peace; I believe I misunderstood the original occupancy condition of the 3rd party...

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Meow_Meow_4_Life t1_j1uqtxx wrote

Can you legally do that? I have always wondered if you can move in with squatters on a place you own and just throw their shit out like I don't NEED this in MY place anymore. If they tried to assault you, could you call the police like its a domestic assault? Its such a head trip to me that people can literally take over your home you own.

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Vermontess t1_j1uskty wrote

No. Even in an air bnb situation if they’ve been there for over a month they have tenants rights

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TinyDickAndrewTate t1_j1v4k7i wrote

Definitely not how it works in Vermont and even if it was, only the property owner has standing.

Basically, no.

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ChallengerShaker2014 t1_j1uqqrd wrote

If someone at one time was invited to stay, which they were, they have their stuff there even, they now have the rights of renters in VT.

Make your place an AirBnB and then when they don't pay their nightly hotel fee, you can have the cops make em leave. Odd how renting vs hotel situations compare.

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