Vermont · Change
Applying for a place
What they can ask for in Vermont
How much can they charge me to apply?
No fee to apply.
The ban on application fees only covers homes to live in, not business space.
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“A landlord or a landlord’s agent shall not charge an application fee to any individual
in order to apply to enter into a rental agreement for a residential dwelling unit …”
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.
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“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 …”
What can a landlord check about me?
No Social Security number required.
For a background or credit check, they must accept a government ID, ITIN, or SSN.
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“A landlord or a landlord’s agent shall not require a Social Security number for the
completion of a residential rental application or refuse to accept an application
due to the lack of a Social Security number …”
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