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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Real Estate Law and Landlord - Tenant for Vermont on
Q: is my landlord allowed to come into my apartment every month for check-ins, showings, and "fixes"?

My landlord has been in my apartment at least once every month since i signed a lease last year. Each time has been to look at work he wanted us to do, show the apartment to buyers and realtors, look at things that he claimed needed updating, and hiring people off the street to come in to do... View More

Kevin Lumpkin
Kevin Lumpkin
answered on Sep 26, 2023

Your landlord is permitted to enter your unit for one of four reasons:

(1) when necessary to inspect the premises;

(2) to make necessary or agreed repairs, alterations, or improvements;

(3) to supply agreed services; or

(4) to exhibit the dwelling unit to prospective...
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1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning and Real Estate Law for Vermont on
Q: Can an estate executor force an heir to sell their share of real estate?
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answered on Mar 27, 2022

The answer to your question is yes and no. Yes, either of your sisters could GO TO COURT and force A SALE of the property. So, no, neither of them can force you to sell without obtaining a court order. But, yes, they could obtain a court order and force a sale of the property. So, knowing that,... View More

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