Property Management

A Vermont property manager who wants to increase the rent of a tenant with a fixed-term lease before the lease expires may:

AIncrease it with 60 days' notice
BNot increase rent during the fixed lease term unless the lease specifically permits rent increases✓ Correct
CIncrease it annually regardless of lease terms
DIncrease it with the tenant's verbal agreement

Explanation

A fixed-term Vermont lease establishes rent for the entire lease period. The landlord cannot unilaterally increase rent during a fixed lease term unless the lease itself includes a rent escalation provision.

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