Landlord-tenant law

Vermont Landlord-Tenant Laws

Security deposit limits, eviction notice periods, lease termination requirements, and late fee rules for Vermont.

Not legal advice. Current as of May 2026. Verify with a local attorney before any compliance decision.

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Security Deposit Max
No statutory limit
Vt. Stat. tit. 9, § 4461
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Deposit Return Deadline
14 days (after landlord learns tenant has vacated)
Vt. Stat. tit. 9, § 4461(e)
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Non-Payment Eviction Notice
14-day notice to pay or quit
Vt. Stat. tit. 9, § 4467(a)
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Month-to-Month Termination
60 days (if tenancy ≥ 2 years); 30 days (if < 2 years) — also requires valid statutory reason
Vt. Stat. tit. 9, § 4467(c)(1)
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Late Fee Cap
No statutory cap (must be reasonable and stated in lease)
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Grace Period
No statutory grace period
Vermont specific notes

Vermont requires a 'valid reason' to terminate most tenancies even without a fixed term — effectively a just-cause eviction requirement (§ 4467). The 60-day notice requirement for long-term tenants is among the more protective in the country. Burlington does not have additional local rent-control ordinances beyond state law.

FAQ

Common Vermont landlord questions

What is the maximum security deposit in Vermont?+
No statutory limit. Governed by Vt. Stat. tit. 9, § 4461. Deposit must be returned within 14 days (after landlord learns tenant has vacated) after the lease ends.
What notice is required to evict a tenant in Vermont for non-payment of rent?+
14-day notice to pay or quit. Per Vt. Stat. tit. 9, § 4467(a). This is the notice period before a landlord can file an eviction lawsuit.
How much notice to end a month-to-month tenancy in Vermont?+
60 days (if tenancy ≥ 2 years); 30 days (if < 2 years) — also requires valid statutory reason. Per Vt. Stat. tit. 9, § 4467(c)(1). This applies to no-cause terminations of month-to-month leases.
Are late fees regulated in Vermont?+
No statutory cap (must be reasonable and stated in lease). Grace period: No statutory grace period. Even where no statutory cap exists, late fees must be reasonable and clearly disclosed in the lease.
References

Authoritative sources for Vermont

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