Vermont Landlord-Tenant Laws
This overview summarizes common Vermont landlord-tenant topics using published statute references (Vermont Statutes Title 9 Chapter 137). Laws change — confirm details with official sources.
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Vermont at a glance: Security deposit limit: No statutory limit. Return deadline: 14 days. Month-to-month notice: 60 days. Source: Vermont Statutes Title 9 Chapter 137.
Security deposit
- Maximum deposit
- No statutory limit
- Return deadline
- 14 days
- Interest required
- No statutory requirement
The rule: No statewide deposit limit (towns may add rules, including interest). The landlord must return the deposit with a written itemized statement of deductions within 14 days after the tenant leaves (60 days for a seasonal rental that is not a primary residence), or lose the right to keep any of it; a willful failure costs double (9 V.S.A. § 4461).
Landlords should provide an itemized deduction list when withholding any portion of the deposit.
Source read · 9 V.S.A. § 4461
Eviction notice
- Nonpayment of rent
- 14 days notice
- Lease violation
- 30 days notice
Court filing and service rules vary by county. Use our eviction timeline calculator for planning.
Notice to vacate
- Month-to-month lease
- 60 days notice
- Fixed-term lease
- No notice required if lease ends
Late rent fees
- Grace period
- No statutory requirement
- Maximum late fee
- No limit
Additional regulations
- Rent control
- No statewide rent control
- Landlord entry notice
- 48 hours
Primary statute reference: Vermont Statutes Title 9 Chapter 137
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Common mistakes in Vermont
- Relying on verbal agreements instead of a written lease with required disclosures
- Missing the security deposit return deadline (14 days)
- Serving eviction or termination notices with incorrect day counts
Frequently asked questions
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Vermont sets no statewide security deposit limit. The return deadline is 14 days. No statewide deposit limit (towns may add rules, including interest). The landlord must return the deposit with a written itemized statement of deductions within 14 days after the tenant leaves (60 days for a seasonal rental that is not a primary residence), or lose the right to keep any of it; a willful failure costs double (9 V.S.A. § 4461).
Confirm current rules in Vermont Statutes Title 9 Chapter 137.
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Vermont month-to-month tenancies typically require 60 days written notice unless the lease specifies otherwise.
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Educational summary only, not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney in your state for specific guidance. LeaseCraft is not a law firm. Statutes change — verify requirements with official Vermont sources before relying on this information.
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