Vermont DP-3 landlord checks
- Tenant-occupied, vacant, seasonal, and short-term rental uses should be separated.
- Vandalism, theft, and tenant damage wording deserve a direct question.
- The landlord or entity name should be consistent across quote documents.
- Flood should be checked separately in Vermont; a homeowners quote normally is not a flood quote.
- Freeze exposure in Vermont makes winterization, plumbing updates, and vacancy wording worth reviewing.
DP-3 review questions
| Question | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Is DP-3 the correct dwelling form? | Landlord risks are not the same as owner-occupied HO-3 risks. |
| What occupancy did the carrier rate? | Vacancy, renovation, and short-term rental use can change eligibility. |
| Is loss of rents included? | Rental income protection is easy to assume and easy to miss. |
| Which premises hazards need documentation? | Steps, railings, pools, sidewalks, and smoke alarms can affect underwriting. |
Practical note
A Vermont landlord quote should be reviewed beside the lease status, ownership name, and recent property photos.