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Vermont Landlord-Tenant Laws 2026

Security deposit limits, notice requirements, eviction process, late fees, and more for Vermont landlords. All citations reference actual Vermont statutes.

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Security DepositNotice PeriodEvictionLate FeeLease TerminationRent IncreaseHabitabilityLandlord EntryFair Housing
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Security Deposit Rules

Vt. Stat. tit. 9, § 4461
No statutory limit on deposit amount. Must be returned within 14 days. Itemized statement of deductions required. Landlord must provide written receipt of deposit.
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Notice Period Requirements

Vt. Stat. tit. 9, § 4467
Month-to-month requires 60 days written notice from landlord, 30 days from tenant (one full rental period). Lease violation varies by type.
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Eviction Process

Vt. Stat. tit. 9, § 4467
Nonpayment: 14-day notice to pay. Lease violation: 30-day notice to cure. Court filing required. Vermont has strong procedural protections for tenants.
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Late Fee Rules

Vt. Stat. tit. 9, § 4455
No statutory cap on late fees. No required grace period. Fees must be reasonable and specified in lease.
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Lease Termination

Vt. Stat. tit. 9, § 4467
Fixed-term ends per lease. Month-to-month: landlord 60 days, tenant 30 days. Just cause required in some contexts. Early termination for military or domestic violence.
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Rent Increase Rules

Vt. Stat. tit. 9, § 4455
No statewide rent control. Burlington had rent stabilization discussions. Proper notice required. 60 days notice for rent increases.
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Habitability Standards

Vt. Stat. tit. 9, § 4457
Landlord must maintain premises in safe and habitable condition, comply with building codes, provide heat, hot water, and maintain structural elements. Tenant may withhold rent through escrow.
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Landlord Entry Rules

Vt. Stat. tit. 9, § 4460
Landlord must give at least 48 hours notice before entry. Entry at reasonable times. Emergency entry without notice. Written notice required.
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Fair Housing Protections

Vt. Stat. tit. 9, § 4503
Vermont Fair Housing and Public Accommodations Act prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, marital status, and receipt of public assistance.
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