Private Roads

V.S.A. tit. 19, ch. 27

in effect

19 V.S.A. § 2701 Intent

2701. Intent The intent of this chapter is to state the responsibilities for the maintenance of a private road, in the absence of an express agreement or requirement governing such maintenance responsibilities, in accordance with the Vermont Supreme Court decision of Hubbard v. Bolieau, 144 Vt. 373 (1984), which draws upon established principles of Vermont law. This chapter will only apply to resolve conflicts regarding maintenance of private roads in the absence of an express agreement or requirement. The provisions of this chapter are not intended to abridge, enlarge, or modify any right provided under Hubbard and the common law of Vermont. Added 2011, No. 123 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.

19 V.S.A. § 2702 Private road maintenance

2702. Private road maintenance In the absence of an express agreement or requirement governing maintenance of a private road, when more than one person enjoys a common benefit from a private road each person shall contribute rateably to the cost of maintaining the private road and shall have the right to bring a civil action to enforce the requirement of this section. Added 2011, No. 123 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.

Source: Vermont General Assembly (legislature.vermont.gov)URL: https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/chapter/19/027Fetched: 10/21/2026