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Vermont Security deposit limit

Last reviewed 2026-10-15

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

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

Related Vermont rules

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

Interest on deposits

No statewide interest requirement. A municipal security deposit ordinance may authorize payment of interest on deposits.

Verified Source: 9 V.S.A. § 4461 · last checked 2026-10-23 · Full Vermont interest on deposits page

Move-in/move-out checklist

Vermont's landlord-tenant law (9 V.S.A. ch. 137 (§§ 4451–4475), reviewed by full-text search on 2026-10-15) sets no move-in or move-out inspection or checklist requirement; the lease terms control.

Verified Source: 9 V.S.A. ch. 137 (§§ 4451–4475) · last checked 2026-10-15 · Full Vermont move-in/move-out checklist page

Same topic in neighboring states

All Vermont landlord-tenant law · Vermont landlord FAQ · Deposit return deadline · Notice to enter · Required lease disclosures · Required disclosures (mold, lead, radon, bedbug, asbestos, flood zone) · Move-in checklist

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