Vermont landlord-tenant law
Local rules also apply in: Burlington
Quick facts
| Topic | At a glance |
|---|---|
| Security deposit limit | Not yet verified |
| Deposit return deadline | Within 14 days after the tenant vacates (60 days for seasonal non-primary rentals). |
| Notice to enter | At least 48 hours' notice for inspection, repairs, agreed services or showings. |
| Rent increase notice | Not yet verified |
| Late fees | Not yet verified |
| Eviction notice (nonpayment) | Not yet verified |
| Rent control / state preemption | Not yet verified |
Details & sources
Security deposit limit
Not yet verified
Back to quick facts ↑Deposit return deadline
Within 14 days after the tenant vacates (60 days for seasonal non-primary rentals). If the landlord misses the deadline, they forfeit the right to withhold; if the failure is willful, they owe double.
Verified Source: 9 V.S.A. § 4461 · last checked 2026-10-15
Back to quick facts ↑Notice to enter
At least 48 hours' notice for inspection, repairs, agreed services or showings.
Verified Source: 9 V.S.A. § 4460 · last checked 2026-10-15
Back to quick facts ↑Rent increase notice
Not yet verified
Back to quick facts ↑Late fees
Not yet verified
Back to quick facts ↑Eviction notice (nonpayment)
Not yet verified
Back to quick facts ↑Rent control / state preemption
Not yet verified
Back to quick facts ↑Cities in Vermont with their own rules
Nearby states
- Maine landlord law
- Massachusetts landlord law
- New Hampshire landlord law
- New York landlord law
- Rhode Island landlord law
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