Vermont Retaliation protections

Is landlord retaliation illegal in Vermont?

Yes. A landlord may not retaliate by changing lease terms or bringing or threatening an action against a tenant who complained to a code agency or to the landlord, or who joined a tenants' union. A no-cause termination within 90 days after a government notice of health or safety noncompliance is presumed retaliatory.

Verified Source: 9 V.S.A. § 4465 · last checked 2026-10-23