Vermont Rental Laws
Vt. Stat. Ann. Title 9: Commerce and Trade Chapter 137: Residential Rental Agreements
| Termination for Nonpayment Notice (Eviction Notice) | 14-Day Notice § 4467. Termination of tenancy; notice |
| Termination for Lease Violation Notice | 30-Days § 4467. Termination of tenancy; notice |
| Small Claim Court Limit | Vermont Small Claim Court Limit is $5,000 |
| Handling Abandoned Property | § 4462. Abandonment; unclaimed property |
| Penalty for Self-Help Eviction | § 4463. Illegal evictions § 4464. Remedies for illegal evictions Court determines penalties |
| Tenant Withholding Rent for Repairs | § 4458. Habitability; tenant remedies § 4459. Minor defects; repair and deduct |
| Required Disclosures | No statute |
| Non-Refundable Fees | |
| Security Deposit Rules | Security Deposit Amount: No Limit Deadline to itemize and return of security deposit: 14 days, 60 days for seasonal rentals § 4461. Security deposits |
| Month-to-Month Notice | Tenant – One rental period or as per lease Landlord – 30 Days |
| Payment of Rent | § 4455. Tenant obligations; payment of rent |
| Property Entry Notice | 48 Hours § 4460. Access |