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VT H0946
VT H0946An act relating to the advertisement and costs of utilities under a residential rental agreement
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Introduced
03/20/2026
03/20/2026
In Committee
03/20/2026
03/20/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Session
Bill Summary
This bill proposes to require that a landlord clearly and accurately advertise the utilities and estimated costs that are the responsibility of a tenant under a rental agreement and the utilities and costs that are included as part of the rent charged for a dwelling unit, and to document the information within a residential rental agreement. The bill proposes to require that, where possible, a landlord provide individual metering to separate dwelling units or otherwise ensure that the costs of utilities paid by the tenant reflect the tenant’s actual use.
AI Summary
This bill requires landlords to clearly and accurately advertise which utilities, such as electricity or water, a tenant will be responsible for paying and their estimated costs, as well as which utilities are included in the rent. This information must also be documented in the residential rental agreement, which is the contract between a landlord and a tenant. Furthermore, the bill proposes that landlords should, whenever feasible, install individual meters for each separate living unit to ensure tenants are only charged for their actual utility usage, or otherwise ensure that the utility costs paid by the tenant accurately reflect their consumption.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Read first time and referred to the Committee on General and Housing (on 03/20/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.946 |
| BillText | https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/H-0946/H-0946%20As%20Introduced.pdf |
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