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Housing

Although VLS does not offer on-campus housing, we maintain a searchable database of rental properties as a service to our students. The best time to look for apartments in the area is after exams at VLS (exams are May 3-12 this year) through June. In July and August, there will still be plenty of rentals available but your search will take more time if you have pets or are on a strict budget.

We strongly recommend that you set up appointments with prospective landlords from your home prior to visiting South Royalton. This is especially true during the summer months when landlords may be on vacation.

Our housing database is comprised of rental properties that local landlords have indicated are available. The database is updated regularly and can be searched by many criteria such as number of bedrooms, location, pets allowed, and cost. In late spring we will be posting new listings for the next academic year, which begins with Orientation on August 20.

For more information, contact:
Tammie Johnson
  (802)831-1261   or   (800)227-1395  , ext. 1261
tmjohnson@vermontlaw.edu

Roommates

VLS offers a roommate finder service to its students from late April through September. During this period, students may complete a roommate questionnaire describing their lifestyle and housing preferences. Once the form is completed, students receive a list of fellow students who have joined the roommate finder service. Students then contact potential roommates with shared lifestyles from this list.

Tenant Resources

Vermont Tenants, Inc. publishes the free Renting in Vermont booklet. Call    1-800-287-7971    to request a copy, or view the online edition at www.cvoeo.org. Renting in Vermont provides comprehensive information on the legal rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants. We strongly encourage students to acquire and read through a copy of the booklet.

The Vermont Law School Mediation Project trains second and third year law students who are trained and supervised by an experienced attorney and mediator. The Mediation Project operates a Campus Mediation Program for disputes, including housing issues that arise between students and landlords, and student room mates. Campus Mediation services are provided on a case by case basis as disputes arise and as mediators are available. Contact Professor Robin Barone at rbarone@vermontlaw.edu for more information.

Additional Housing Resources

If you are interested in purchasing a home, most of the real estate franchises have branches in Lebanon and Hanover, NH, and in White River Junction, VT. Many of the following websites have links to real estate agencies or property search engines.

Small, independent local realtors include Kevin D. Blakeman & Lisa Enright (   802-763-7182   ); Dunrovin Real Estate (   802-763-7177   ); Lisa Baldwin www.lisabaldwin.com

Local Media

The following newspapers provide classified advertising of rentals:

For more information, contact:
Tammie Johnson
  (802)831-1261   or   (800)227-1395  , ext. 1261
tmjohnson@vermontlaw.edu