Vermont has no statewide deposit cap. Refund and itemization are due within 14 days (60 days for seasonal). Municipalities may add requirements. No statewide interest or separate account requirement identified.
Last verified: 2026-10-10
Max deposit
—
no statutory cap
Return deadline
14
days after tenancy ends
Interest required
—
statute silent
Separate account
—
statute silent
Maximum Security Deposit
No statutory maximum
No statewide numeric cap established in §4461; municipal rules may add requirements.
Return Deadline
14 days
From landlord discovery of vacancy/abandonment or notified move-out date; qualifying seasonal occupancy: 60 days.
Interest on Deposit
Statute silent
No statewide interest conclusion established; local ordinances may add requirements.
Separate Account Required
Statute silent
Statewide separate-account obligation not established.
⚖️ Permitted Deductions
Rent; qualifying damage beyond wear; utilities/other charges owed; removal of abandoned articles.
📋 Official Source
The information on this page is sourced from the primary Vermont statute. Always verify against the current official text before making decisions.
How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in Vermont?
Vermont does not set a statutory maximum for security deposits. Landlords and tenants may agree to any amount in the lease. No statewide numeric cap established in §4461; municipal rules may add requirements.
How long does a landlord have to return the security deposit in Vermont?
Vermont landlords must return the security deposit — or provide a written itemized statement of deductions — within 14 days after the tenancy ends. From landlord discovery of vacancy/abandonment or notified move-out date; qualifying seasonal occupancy: 60 days.
Does Vermont require landlords to pay interest on security deposits?
Vermont's security deposit statute does not expressly address whether landlords must pay interest on deposits. No statewide interest conclusion established; local ordinances may add requirements.
Must Vermont landlords keep security deposits in a separate bank account?
Vermont's statute does not clearly require a separate account for security deposits. Statewide separate-account obligation not established.
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This page is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Security deposit laws change — always verify the current statute or consult a licensed attorney in Vermont before making decisions. Official source: https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/09/137/04461. Last reviewed: 2026-10-10.