Vermont security deposit law

Read from the statute itself on 2026-11-09. Statewide rule; a city or county can add its own.

Maximum deposit: No statutory cap
Return deadline: 14 days
Interest: Not required by the statute

No statewide cap or interest requirement, but towns may adopt deposit ordinances that can require interest. Return with an itemized statement within 14 days after the tenant vacates; missing it forfeits the right to withhold, and a willful failure means double.

Source: 9 V.S.A. § 4461 · read on 2026-11-09

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State

Monthly rent ($)

No statutory cap

Vermont's statute sets no maximum: the amount is whatever the lease says. We show no « maximum » we would have to invent.

Return deadline

14 days

Within 14 days after the tenant moves out, or after the landlord discovers it: the deposit and an itemized statement. 60 days for a seasonal rental that is not a primary residence.

Interest required

Not required by the statute

Vermont: No statewide cap or interest requirement, but towns may adopt deposit ordinances that can require interest. Return with an itemized statement within 14 days after the tenant vacates; missing it forfeits the right to withhold, and a willful failure means double.

Source: 9 V.S.A. § 4461 · read on 2026-11-09

Vermont: common questions

How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in Vermont?

Vermont's statute sets no maximum. No statewide cap or interest requirement, but towns may adopt deposit ordinances that can require interest. Return with an itemized statement within 14 days after the tenant vacates; missing it forfeits the right to withhold, and a willful failure means double.

How long does a landlord have to return a security deposit in Vermont?

14 days. Within 14 days after the tenant moves out, or after the landlord discovers it: the deposit and an itemized statement. 60 days for a seasonal rental that is not a primary residence.

Not legal advice. Confirm with a local landlord-tenant attorney before relying on a figure.

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