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Vermont Late fee grace period

Last reviewed 2026-10-15

Is there a grace period before a late fee can be charged in Vermont?

Vermont's landlord-tenant law (9 V.S.A. ch. 137 (§§ 4451–4475), reviewed by full-text search on 2026-10-15) sets no grace period before a late fee; the lease terms control.

Verified Source: 9 V.S.A. ch. 137 (§§ 4451–4475) · last checked 2026-10-15

Related Vermont rules

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

Eviction notice (nonpayment)

At least 14 days' actual notice of the termination date. The tenancy does not end if the tenant pays rent due through the end of the rental period in which payment is made.

Verified Source: 9 V.S.A. § 4467(a) · last checked 2026-10-15 · Full Vermont eviction notice (nonpayment) page

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