Vermont Tenant Rights
Vermont has strong tenant protections with long deposit return deadlines and generous grace periods.
Security Deposit
- Maximum allowed
- No statutory limit
- Return deadline
- 14 days
- Itemized deductions required
- Yes
Landlord Entry
- Notice required
- 48 hours
- Emergency exception
- Yes — landlord may enter without notice in genuine emergencies
Notice to Vacate
- Month-to-month
- 60 days (landlord) / 30 days (tenant)
- Fixed-term lease
- No notice required — ends automatically
Rent Control
- Statewide rent control
- No
- Local ordinances allowed
- Yes
- Details
- Burlington enacted a just cause eviction ordinance in 2022.
Late Fees & Grace Period
- Grace period
- 14 days
- Late fee limit
- No statutory limit — must be reasonable
Early Lease Termination
Early termination for military deployment, domestic violence, uninhabitable conditions. Landlord must mitigate.
Key Statutes & Laws
- Vermont Residential Rental Agreements Act (9 VSA Ch. 137)
Frequently Asked Questions — Vermont Tenant Rights
What is the security deposit limit in Vermont?
In Vermont, the security deposit limit is No statutory limit. Landlords must return the deposit within 14 days.
How much notice must a Vermont landlord give before entering?
Vermont requires 48 hours before landlord entry. Emergencies are exempt from notice requirements.
Does Vermont have rent control?
Burlington enacted a just cause eviction ordinance in 2022.
Can I break my lease early in Vermont?
Early termination for military deployment, domestic violence, uninhabitable conditions. Landlord must mitigate.
What is the late fee grace period in Vermont?
14 days. Late fee limit: No statutory limit — must be reasonable.
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This guide provides general information about Vermont tenant rights and is not legal advice. Laws change — always verify current statutes with your local tenant rights organization or a licensed attorney. Last updated March 2026.