Landlord and tenant rules in Vermont

The statewide rules on deposits, notice, entry and rent in Vermont, mainly from the Residential Rental Agreements, 9 V.S.A. chapter 137. Checked 29 October 2026.

Security deposits and fees

Security deposit limit

Not yet confirmed

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Deposit return deadline

14 days¹9 V.S.A. 4461(c), (e)

The landlord must return the deposit with an itemized statement of deductions within 14 days after the tenant moves out. A landlord who misses the deadline loses the right to keep any of it.

Interest on deposits

Not set statewide, towns may require it¹9 V.S.A. 4461(g)

State law leaves interest on deposits to towns and cities, which may require it by ordinance.

Late fees

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Notice, entry and rent

Tenant ending a month-to-month tenancy

1 rental period¹9 V.S.A. 4456(d)

Unless a written lease says otherwise, a tenant can end the tenancy with actual notice given at least one rental period before the end date.

Landlord ending a month-to-month tenancy

60 days, or 90 days after 2 years¹9 V.S.A. 4467(c)(1)

With monthly rent and no written lease, a landlord ending the tenancy without cause must give at least 60 days' notice, or 90 days if the tenant has lived there more than two years.

Notice of a rent increase

60 days¹9 V.S.A. 4455(b)

A rent increase can take effect only at the start of a rental period and after at least 60 days' actual notice to the tenant.

Statewide rent limits

Not yet confirmed

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Landlord entry

48 hours¹9 V.S.A. 4460(b)

Outside emergencies, the landlord may enter only between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. and with at least 48 hours' notice.

Notice for unpaid rent

14 days¹9 V.S.A. 4467(a)

For unpaid rent, the end date in the notice must be at least 14 days after the tenant receives it. Paying the rent owed stops the termination.

Many cities and counties add their own rules, such as rent stabilization or longer notice periods, and a lease can give a tenant more protection than the law requires. Check your local housing office or a legal aid group before you act.

Sources

9 V.S.A. chapter 137, Residential Rental Agreements (full chapter), Vermont General Assemblyofficial

"Secondary" sources reproduce the official text. We use them only where the official site could not be read.