Vermont Tenant Rights Guide
Security deposits, eviction laws, rent control, and tenant protections in Vermont
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Vermont's landlord-tenant statutes (9 V.S.A. § 4451 et seq.) require deposit return within 14 days with itemization — one of the tightest deadlines in the country. Landlords must give 48 hours advance notice before entry. Tenants of 2+ years receive 60 days' notice to vacate. No statewide rent control or just cause eviction requirement exists.
Security Deposit Max
No cap
Deposit Return
14 days
Entry Notice Required
48 hours
Rent Control
Not permitted
Just Cause Eviction
Not required
Repair & Deduct
Not allowed
Detailed Protections
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Security Deposit Limit
No statutory cap (9 V.S.A. § 4461)
Limited Protection
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Deposit Return Period
14 days after move-out with itemized statement
Strong Protection
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Entry Notice Required
48 hours except emergencies (9 V.S.A. § 4460)
Protection Exists
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Rent Control
Not permitted statewide
No Protection
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Repair & Deduct
Not allowed — rent withholding via escrow available for serious defects
No Protection
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Just Cause Eviction
Not required (60-day notice required for 2+ year tenants — § 4467)
No Protection
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Retaliation Protection
Prohibited — 9 V.S.A. § 4465
Protection Exists
Last reviewed 2026. Laws change — verify with your state attorney general or a local tenant rights organization.
Common Questions
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