📜 State Law Guide • Updated January 2025
Vermont Landlord Tenant Laws 2025
Vermont has strict timelines for security deposit returns (14 days) and robust warranty of habitability requirements.
Banned
Rent Control
None
Deposit Limit
14 days
Deposit Return
14-90 days
Eviction Notice
Security Deposit Rules
- No Maximum: No state limit on amount.
- Return Deadline: 14 days after tenant vacates.
- Itemization: Written statement required for deductions.
- Penalty: Willful withholding leads to forfeiture of right to withhold.
Eviction Process
Vermont eviction notices vary significantly based on the reason and tenure.
| Reason | Notice Required | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Non-payment of rent | 14 days | Termination notice |
| Lease Violation | 30 days | Termination notice |
| No Cause (>2 yrs) | 60 days | Written notice |
| No Cause (>2 yrs) | 90 days | Written notice |
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