South Burlington, VT local landlord rules
State law also applies. See Vermont landlord-tenant law and the Vermont landlord FAQ. State rules: Security deposit limit · Deposit return deadline · Notice to enter · Late fees · Eviction notice (nonpayment) · Rent increase notice.
Quick facts
| Topic | At a glance |
|---|---|
| Rental licensing / registration | Rental housing covered by this code must be registered, licensed or permitted with the city. The code states: "(1) All rental units must be registered in accordance with this chapter by April 1 st of each year; rental units entering the rental housing market must be registered and pay the appropriate fee prior to their listing as an available rental unit or prior to their first occupancy, whichever is earlier" (§ 23-3). |
Details & sources
Rental licensing / registration
Rental housing covered by this code must be registered, licensed or permitted with the city. The code states: "(1) All rental units must be registered in accordance with this chapter by April 1 st of each year; rental units entering the rental housing market must be registered and pay the appropriate fee prior to their listing as an available rental unit or prior to their first occupancy, whichever is earlier" (§ 23-3).
Verified Source: South Burlington Code of Ordinances § 23-3 · last checked 2026-10-16
Back to quick facts ↑Research coverage
0 of 13 topics checked at the local level (state law is covered on the state page). A topic counts as checked only when every subtopic in it is checked or no additional requirement was found after a recorded full read. How coverage works.
| Topic | Status | Subtopics done |
|---|---|---|
| Deposits | Not researched | 0 of 2 |
| Deposit return deadlines | Not researched | None tracked at this level |
| Rent increases and rent control | Not researched | 0 of 1 |
| Late fees | Not researched | None tracked at this level |
| Landlord entry | Not researched | None tracked at this level |
| Repairs and habitability | Not researched | 0 of 1 |
| Screening and application fees | Not researched | None tracked at this level |
| Fair housing and assistance animals | Not researched | 0 of 1 |
| Disclosures | Not researched | 0 of 2 |
| Renewal and termination | Not researched | None tracked at this level |
| Eviction | Not researched | 0 of 3 |
| Registration and licensing | Partially researched | 1 of 3 |
| Short-term rentals | Not researched | 0 of 2 |
Also applies statewide
Vermont rules that also apply in South Burlington:
- Security deposit limit
- No maximum. Vermont's security deposit statute governs permitted deductions and the 14-day return, but sets no cap on the amount. Verified Source: 9 V.S.A. § 4461 · last checked 2026-10-15 · Full Vermont security deposit limit page
- Deposit return deadline
- Within 14 days after the tenant vacates (60 days for seasonal non-primary rentals). If the landlord misses the deadline, they forfeit the right to withhold; if the failure is willful, they owe double. Verified Source: 9 V.S.A. § 4461 · last checked 2026-10-15 · Full Vermont deposit return deadline page
- Notice to enter
- At least 48 hours' notice for inspection, repairs, agreed services or showings. Verified Source: 9 V.S.A. § 4460 · last checked 2026-10-15 · Full Vermont notice to enter page
- Late fees
- Vermont's landlord-tenant law (9 V.S.A. ch. 137 (Residential Rental Agreements), reviewed by full-text search on 2026-10-15) sets no late-fee cap; the lease terms control. Verified Source: 9 V.S.A. ch. 137 (Residential Rental Agreements) · last checked 2026-10-15 · Full Vermont late fees page
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