§ 4464. Remedies for illegal evictions
(a) Any tenant who sustains damage or injury as a result of an illegal eviction may bring an action for injunctive relief, damages, costs, and reasonable attorney’s fees.
(b) A court may award reasonable attorney’s fees to the landlord if, upon motion and hearing, it is determined that the action was not brought in good faith and was frivolous or intended for harassment only. (Added 1985, No. 175 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)
Structure Vermont Statutes
Chapter 137 - Residential Rental Agreements
§ 4455. Tenant obligations; payment of rent
§ 4456. Tenant obligations; use and maintenance of dwelling unit
§ 4456a. Residential rental application fees; prohibited
§ 4456b. Subleases; landlord and tenant rights and obligations
§ 4457. Landlord obligations; habitability
§ 4458. Habitability; tenant remedies
§ 4459. Minor defects; repair and deduct
§ 4462. Abandonment; unclaimed property
§ 4464. Remedies for illegal evictions
§ 4465. Retaliatory conduct prohibited
§ 4467. Termination of tenancy; notice
§ 4468. Termination of tenancy; action for possession
§ 4469a. Termination of occupancy of farm employee housing
§ 4472. Right to terminate rental agreement