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Vermont security deposit form

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Total deductions: $0.00
Refund to tenant: $0.00

Security deposit rules in Vermont

When the period starts. Notice of actual vacancy or discovery of vacancy/abandonment.

Return and accounting. 14 days ordinarily. Qualifying seasonal nonprimary housing uses 60 days. The municipal hearing deadline has a separate start.

Record notice of vacancy or discovery of vacancy or abandonment. Qualifying seasonal housing that is not a primary residence has a separate 60-day rule.

Burlington adds interest and local notice and hearing requirements. Track actual receipt of a notice if the tenant seeks a hearing.

Legal references. 9 V.S.A. §4461(c)–(f); Burlington Code §18-120

Research reviewed October 30, 2026. Local ordinances and special tenancies may change the applicable procedure.

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