Vermont Security Deposit Law
What landlords in Vermont need to know about deposit limits, refund deadlines, interest, and penalties for getting it wrong.
Deposit cap
No statutory cap
Refund deadline
14 days
Interest required?
No
No statewide interest requirement.
Separate account?
Not required
Penalty for noncompliance
Willful noncompliance can result in the tenant recovering the deposit plus damages and attorney's fees.
Statute: Vt. Stat. tit. 9, § 4461
This page summarizes general state-level rules as of 2026 and does not cover city or county ordinances, which can be stricter. Verify against the statute cited above or with a local attorney before relying on it. See all states.