How much notice is required to raise rent in Vermont?
60 days notice
- 60 days notice required
- No rent control
- Lease terms control
Legal basis: 9 VSA § 4456
Know your rights as a renter in Vermont. This guide covers security deposits, landlord entry, rent increases, eviction protections, and more under Vermont law.
Legal basis: Vermont landlord-tenant law — Vermont Statutes
14
Days to Return Deposit
No limit
Max Deposit
48h
Entry Notice
Not Required
Deposit Escrow
What Vermont law says about deposits
Maximum Deposit
No limit
Return Deadline
14 days
Penalties, interest & late-fee rules under Vermont law
If your deposit is wrongfully or late returned
Tenant may recover double the deposit if landlord wrongfully withholds.
Interest on your deposit is not required
Grace period
No mandatory grace period
Must be in the lease
Yes — a late fee is only enforceable if it is written into your lease
Your privacy protections
Required Notice Period
48 hours
In Vermont, your landlord must provide proper notice before entering your rental unit, except in genuine emergencies. This protects your right to privacy and peaceful enjoyment of your home.
Exceptions: Landlords may enter without notice in cases of emergency (fire, flooding, etc.) or if you've abandoned the property.
60 days notice
Legal basis: 9 VSA § 4456
30 days
Legal basis: 9 VSA § 4458
Protected
Legal basis: 9 VSA § 4465
Early termination
Legal basis: 9 VSA § 4474a
Self-help illegal
Legal basis: 9 VSA § 4463
Important facts about Vermont rental law
Vermont has no limit on security deposits.
Vermont landlords must return deposits within 14 days of move-out.
Vermont has some of the fastest deposit return requirements in the country.
Vermont requires landlords to maintain habitable living conditions.
Common questions about Vermont tenant rights
Vermont does not have a statutory limit on security deposits.
Vermont landlords must return security deposits within 14 days after you move out.
In Vermont, landlords must provide 48 hours notice before entering your rental unit.
Late fees in Vermont: No statutory cap — must be reasonable. No mandatory grace period.
60 days notice. 60 days notice required. No rent control. Lease terms control. Source: 9 VSA § 4456.
30 days. Landlord must maintain habitability. 30 days to repair. Rent escrow available. Source: 9 VSA § 4458.
Protected. Retaliation prohibited. Cannot evict for complaints. Document communications. Source: 9 VSA § 4465.
Early termination. Can terminate early. Documentation required. No penalty. Source: 9 VSA § 4474a.
Self-help illegal. Self-help evictions illegal. Court process required. Utility shutoffs prohibited. Source: 9 VSA § 4463.
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