H.508 is a bill introduced by Representative Hooper of Burlington that amends the charter of the City of Burlington. The bill grants the City Council the authority to adopt ordinances requiring landlords to provide advance written notice to residential tenants before terminating a tenancy. It also repeals existing codified ward boundaries, allowing the City Council to reapportion city wards based on U.S. Census Bureau data, ensuring equal population distribution among them. The amendments were approved by voters on March 4, 2025, and the City Council is authorized to adjust these boundaries periodically, with changes occurring no more frequently than every five years.

Additionally, the bill modifies landlord requirements regarding rent increases and changes in lease terms, mandating that such changes cannot occur without advance written notice, the specifics of which will be determined by ordinance. It also clarifies that tenants must provide notice to landlords before terminating their tenancies, with the contents and timing of such notices subject to ordinance requirements. The bill includes legal language confirming the General Assembly's approval of the charter amendments and establishes that previous election area boundaries will remain in effect until changed by the City Council. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.