It must come back within 14 days after you move out, with a written list of anything kept.
From 9 V.S.A. § 4461, read Oct 6, 2026.Show the law
“A landlord shall return the security deposit along with a written statement itemizing
any deductions to a tenant within 14 days from the date on which the landlord discovers
that the tenant vacated or abandoned the dwelling unit …”
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Vermont lawIn force
Vermont security deposit rules
How big can the deposit be?
Vermont law sets no maximum deposit.
It must come back within 14 days after you move out, with a written list of anything kept.
In force since
1985
Enacted
1985
The law, word for word
“A landlord shall return the security deposit along with a written statement itemizing
any deductions to a tenant within 14 days from the date on which the landlord discovers
that the tenant vacated or abandoned the dwelling unit …”