Vermont Lease Agreement: What to Include
July 17, 2025A Vermont residential lease should reflect the state's specific rules on security deposits, entry notice, late fees, and disclosures — a generic template often misses the details below.
Security deposit
Security deposit limit: No statewide statutory limit; local rules may apply. Interest requirement: No statewide; Burlington/local may require interest. Deposits are generally expected back within 14; 60 for seasonal occupancy of move-out, with an itemized list of any deductions.
Entry notice and late fees
Entry notice: 48 hours. Late fees: No statewide fixed cap; should be reasonable and stated in lease. Rent increase notice for month-to-month tenancies: 60; 90 if tenant has resided 2+ years in many cases.
Required disclosures
A Vermont lease should include or accompany:
- • Federal lead-based paint
- • rental housing health code
- • EMP/lead where applicable
Eviction notice
For nonpayment of rent, Vermont generally requires: 14 days. Confirm the current specific requirement before relying on it for an actual notice.
The bottom line
See LeasePilot HQ's full Vermont landlord-tenant law summary for the complete breakdown with sources, or generate a lease with Vermont-specific clauses built in automatically.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much can I charge as a security deposit in Vermont?
No statewide statutory limit; local rules may apply. Confirm current specifics before setting a deposit amount.
How much notice do I need to evict a tenant for nonpayment in Vermont?
14 days. Notice requirements can change, so confirm the current statute before filing.
What disclosures does Vermont require in a lease?
At minimum: Federal lead-based paint, rental housing health code, EMP/lead where applicable. Requirements can be added by local ordinance on top of state law, so check your specific city or county as well.