Moovproof

Vermont · VT

In Vermont, a landlord must return a security deposit within 14 calendar days.

Return deadline
14 calendar days
Itemized statement
Required
Move-in condition list
Not required by statute
Maximum deposit
No statutory cap
Interest on deposit
Not required

If the landlord withholds in bad faith

Failure to return the deposit with a statement within 14 days forfeits the landlord's right to withhold any portion; if the failure is willful, the landlord is liable for double the amount wrongfully withheld plus reasonable attorney's fees and costs.

Landlord must return the deposit with an itemized deduction statement within 14 days of move-out (60 days for seasonal, non-primary-residence rentals). Missing the deadline forfeits the right to withhold; willful violation doubles the penalty. No statewide cap; municipalities may require interest.

Check your deadlineDraft a demand letter

9 V.S.A. § 4461 · source · verified 2026-07-10

General information, not legal advice. Statutes change and local rules vary — check your lease and your local law, or consult a tenant attorney or legal aid.