Vermont Deposit Interest Rules
no interest requiredVermont has no statewide requirement that landlords pay interest on security deposits (14 of 51 US jurisdictions do). Your lease may still promise interest — if it does, that promise is enforceable.
Educational information: generated from our Vermont law database (last updated 2024-01-01). Not legal advice.
How Vermont compares
14 of 51 US jurisdictions require landlords to pay interest on security deposits. Here is how Vermont compares with other states in our database.
| State | Deposit Interest Rules |
|---|---|
| Vermont | no interest required |
| Virginia | no interest required |
| Washington | no interest required |
| West Virginia | no interest required |
| Wisconsin | no interest required |
Frequently asked questions
- Do landlords have to pay interest on security deposits in Vermont?
- No statewide statute requires it in Vermont, though local ordinances or your lease can add the obligation. No statewide limit (Burlington and Brattleboro limit to 1 month). Return within 14 days (60 days for seasonal rentals). Failure to return in 14 days: forfeit right to withhold. Willful failure: 2x amount wrongfully withheld plus attorney fees.
- How large can the deposit itself be in Vermont?
- Vermont sets no statewide statutory maximum on the deposit amount — though Burlington and Brattleboro cap deposits at 1 month's rent; elsewhere it is negotiated in the lease.
- When do I get my security deposit back in Vermont?
- Generally within 14 days (60 for seasonal rentals) after move-out.
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Educational information generated from state statute data — not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney in Vermont for your specific situation.