Vermont Landlord-Tenant Laws
Complete 2026 guide to Vermont landlord laws — security deposits, eviction process, entry notice, and rent control status.
Landlord Score
3
out of 10
Tenant Leaning
Key Law Summary — Vermont
🏦
Security Deposit Max
None
📋
Eviction Notice
14 days (pay or quit)
⚡
Avg Eviction Timeline
70 days
🚪
Entry Notice Required
48 hours
💰
Late Fee Cap
None
⚖
Eviction Filing Fee
$155
🏘️
Rent Control
None
❄️
Winter Eviction Ban
No
✅ Landlord Rights in Vermont
→No rent control
→Can evict for nonpayment
⚖ Tenant Rights in Vermont
→48-hr entry notice
→30-day cure period
📋 Required Disclosures
✓ Lead paint
✓ Rental housing code
⚡ Eviction Timeline — Vermont
1
Serve Notice
14-day notice to pay or quit
2
Wait Period
Allow 14 days for tenant to comply
3
File Complaint
File at court — fee: $155
4
Court Hearing
Attend hearing with documentation
5
Judgment & Writ
Total avg: 70 days start to finish
Local Court Resources
At a Glance
Landlord Score3/10
Eviction Avg70 days
Notice Period14 days
Entry Notice48hr