Vermont Eviction Notice Templates

A Vermont eviction notice is a written message from a landlord letting a tenant know that a lease issue has come up or that the tenancy is ending. It gives the tenant advance notice, as required by state law, before any eviction steps can move forward. The notice must be delivered properly to be valid.

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Last updated January 26th, 2026

A Vermont eviction notice is a written message from a landlord letting a tenant know that a lease issue has come up or that the tenancy is ending. It gives the tenant advance notice, as required by state law, before any eviction steps can move forward. The notice must be delivered properly to be valid.

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Pay or Quit – Sent when rent has not been paid.

Cure or Quit – Used for lease violations that can be corrected.

Termination of Month-to-Month Tenancy (30-Day Notice) – Ends a month-to-month rental with notice.

Notice to Quit for Illegal Activity – Applies to criminal behavior in the rental property.

Eviction Laws

  • Rent Grace Period: None.[1]
  • Non-Payment of Rent: 14-day notice.[2]
  • Lease Non-Compliance: 30-day notice.[3]
  • Criminal Activity: 14-day notice.[4]
  • Termination of Month-to-Month Tenancy: 60 or 90 days, depending on the tenancy length.[5]
  • Eviction Lawsuit Type: Ejectment.[6]
  • Utility Shutoff – Vermont law prohibits landlords from willfully interrupting or terminating utility services provided to a tenant, including heat, water, or electricity, except for temporary interruptions required for emergency repairs.[7]
  • Changing the Locks – A landlord may not deny a tenant access to their rental unit, directly or indirectly, unless authorized through proper judicial process.[8]

 

How to Evict a Tenant in Vermont (Step-by-Step)

Step 1: Serve the Required Notice

The eviction process begins with a written notice. Vermont allows different notice periods depending on the situation:

  • 14-Day Notice to Quit – Non-payment of rent
  • 14-Day Notice to Quit – Criminal activity
  • 30-Day Notice to Quit – Lease non-compliance
  • 60–90 Day Notice to Quit – Month-to-month tenancy

Landlords should keep proof that the notice was delivered.

Step 2: File a Summons and Complaint

If the tenant does not comply, the landlord may file a Complaint for Ejectment and Summons with the Superior Court, Civil Division. The filing fee is $295.[9]

Step 3: Serve the Tenant and Obtain Possession

The Summons and Complaint must be served on the tenant. The tenant has 20 days to file an Answer Form. If the tenant fails to respond or the landlord prevails in court, the judge will issue a Writ of Possession, requiring the tenant to vacate within the timeframe ordered by the court.

 

Court Forms & Resources

  • Complaint – Filed by the landlord to formally begin an ejectment action.
  • Summons – Served on the tenant to notify them of the eviction lawsuit and explain how to respond.
  • Answer Form – Allows the tenant to admit or deny the landlord’s allegations.
  • Writ of Possession – Issued by the court if the landlord prevails, authorizing the sheriff to remove the tenant if necessary.

Sources

  1. Vt. Stat. tit. 9 § 4455
  2. Vt. Stat. tit. 9 § 4467(a)
  3. Vt. Stat. tit. 9 § 4467(b)(1)
  4. Vt. Stat. tit. 9 § 4467(b)(2)
  5. Vt. Stat. tit. 9 § 4467(c)(1)
  6. Vt. Stat. tit. 9 § 4761 – 4859
  7. Vt. Stat. tit. 9 § 4463(a)
  8. Vt. Stat. tit. 9 § 4463(b)
  9. Vermont Judiciary Civil Division Fees