Vermont deposit law, in plain English.

What your landlord has to do with your deposit after you move out. Each rule links to the official text.

• 14 days.

  If you told your landlord your move-out date, they have 14 days from that date to return your deposit with a written, itemized statement.

  § 4461(c)

• Off limits.

  Normal wear and tear, and things beyond your control.

  § 4461(b)(2)

• Miss it, lose it.

  Late means they lose the right to keep any of it. Willful means double, plus lawyer's fees.

  § 4461(e)

Not covered here yet: Seasonal rentals, and move-outs without notice of the date

Checked against the official text on October 19, 2026. General information, not legal advice. Cities can add their own rules.