Vermont Standard Residential Lease Agreement Template

Maximum Amount: Vermont state law does not limit the amount a landlord can collect as a security deposit.

• Receipt Required? No.

Return Period: The landlord must return the security deposit, minus lawful deductions, within 14 days after the tenant vacates the unit, provided the landlord is notified by the tenant of that date (9 V.S.A. § 4461(c)).

• Itemized List Required? Yes. A landlord who withholds funds for unpaid rent, damage beyond normal wear and tear, utility charges, or fees for the removal of abandoned articles must deliver an itemized written statement within the 14-day return window (9 V.S.A. § 4461(b)).

Flood Risk Disclosure: Prior to or at lease execution, landlords must state in writing whether any portion of the property is located in a FEMA-mapped special flood hazard area (9 V.S.A. § 4466).

Lead-Based Paint Disclosure: For residential structures constructed before January 1, 1978, landlords must distribute the federal EPA Lead Hazard Pamphlet (PDF), disclose any known lead-based paint hazards before lease execution (40 CFR § 745.113). Landlords must also provide the tenant with a copy of the property’s most recent IRC Compliance Statement, which is required to be filed annually and can be accessed for free on Vermont’s government website (18 V.S.A. § 1759(c)(1)).