Vermont Statewide Rule

Vermont Statewide Eviction Grounds and Notice Rules

Some RestrictionsApplies statewide across Vermont (2026)

Key Facts

Statute: 9 V.S.A. § 4467
Nonpayment notice: 14 days
No-cause notice: 60 or 90 days
Breach notice: 30 days
Retaliation barred: 9 V.S.A. § 4465

Last verified: August 20, 2026Source: Vermont General Assembly

Summary

Vermont's Residential Rental Agreements Act establishes statewide grounds and notice periods for terminating tenancies, including nonpayment of rent, breach of rental agreement, and no-cause termination after specified notice. Municipalities cannot shorten or expand these statutory eviction protections.

(c) Termination for no cause. In the absence of a written rental agreement, the landlord may terminate a tenancy for no cause as follows: (1) If rent is payable on a monthly basis, by providing actual notice to the tenant of the date on which the tenancy will terminate, which shall be: (A) for tenants who have resided continuously in the same premises for two years or less, at least 60 days after the date of the actual notice; (B) for tenants who have resided continuously in the same premises for more than two years, at least 90 days after the date of the actual notice.

Source: Vermont General AssemblyView official code

Full Breakdown

Under 9 V.S.A. § 4467, a landlord may terminate tenancy for nonpayment of rent with 14 days' notice, for breach of the rental agreement with 30 days' notice, or for criminal or illegal activity with 14 days' notice. For no-cause termination, landlords must provide 60 days' notice if the tenant has occupied the unit less than two years, or 90 days if longer. Burlington has adopted local just-cause eviction protections under home rule, but the statewide statutory minimums apply universally and preempt shorter local notice periods. Tenants may raise habitability defenses under 9 V.S.A. § 4458.

Violations & Penalties

Improper notice or filing voids the eviction action. Landlords face dismissal, attorney fees, and tenant counterclaims for retaliation under 9 V.S.A. § 4465.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a Vermont city require longer eviction notice than state law?

Burlington has adopted just-cause protections, but state minimums in 9 V.S.A. § 4467 set the floor. Most municipalities follow state notice periods directly without enhancement.

Does Vermont allow no-cause evictions?

Yes, with proper notice. Tenants under two years receive 60 days; longer tenancies receive 90 days. The landlord must serve written notice meeting statutory requirements.

What if the tenant pays rent after a 14-day notice?

Payment of all rent due within the 14-day period cures the default and stops the eviction under 9 V.S.A. § 4467(a).

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