Vermont

Laws ⚖️

  • Application Fee – No fees as charging an application fee on residential units is prohibited in Vermont.  [1]
  • Security Deposit – No maximum amount on security deposits. [2]

Definition

“Rental agreement” means all agreements, written or oral, embodying terms and conditions concerning the use and occupancy of a dwelling unit and premises. [3]

Sources

  1. § 4456a
  2. § 4461.
  3. § 4451.

Sample Vermont Rental Application Form

This durable Vermont power of attorney form allows an individual to designate a trusted person (an “agent”) to manage their financial matters or make medical decisions on their behalf. The powers granted to the chosen agent can be specific or extensive, depending on the wishes of the person making the transfer (the “principal”).

Medical Power of Attorney Forms – PDF

What is the Definition of “Power of Attorney”?

Definition by the Uniform Power of Attorney Act:

“A “Power of attorney” is a document that gives an agent the authority to act on behalf of the principal.”

Source: § 102(7)

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Vermont Statutory POA Form

VT Statutory Form – Vt. Stat. tit. 14 § 4051

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Vermont PDF Power of Attorney Form: Preview Example

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The Vermont DMV motor vehicle form includes the details about the seller and buyer, describes the vehicle being sold, and provides transactional information. Both parties must sign the document. Must include the Odometer Disclosure Statement Form.

Type of Sale

Requirements by Law ⚖️

State and federal law require Vermonters to disclose the mileage of the vehicle being sold. Rather than having a separate form or space to list the mileage on a title document, Vermont combines the Odometer Disclosure Statement Form with the official Bill of Sale form.

Sample

Form Options By Type

Standard Residential Lease Agreement

 
Simple (1-Page) Lease Agreement

 

Vermont Residential Purchase and Sale Agreement Sample

Rental Application Form – Landlords request from Tenants to fill out in order to run a background check and employment history prior to signing the state rental lease agreement form to make sure that the Tenant can pay the monthly rent amount.

By Type

 

Vermont-Residential-Lease-Agreement-Template

 Residential Lease Agreement – Simple standard 1-year lease form. Mobile Home Park St. Albans Vermont Lease Agreement​

Download: PDF | Word
 

Commercial-Lease-Agreement

 Commercial Lease Agreement – Used for retail spaces, office buildings, warehouses, and industrial facilities.

Download: PDF
 

Month-to-Month

 Month-to-Month Lease Agreement – Tenancy at will with renewals every 30 days.

Download: PDF
 

Lease-to-Own-Agreement-Template

 Rent to Own Lease Agreement – This type of residential lease adds the option for tenant to purchase the property.

Download: PDF
 

room-rental-lease-agreement-template

 Roommate Lease Agreement – Shared living arrangements.

Download: PDF
 

Sublease-Agreement

 Residential Sublease Agreement – Used to Sublet unit with landlords approval.

Download: PDF

What does the Vermont Rental Lease Agreement Template Cover?

This Vermont rental lease agreement includes the following details for landlords and tenants in Vermont:

Residential Rental Agreements Act (RRAA),

The Vermont Residential Rental Agreements Act (RRAA) sets the rules and regulations for the Landlord and Tenant relationship during a lease.[1]

Security Deposit Laws

  • Return -The Landlord must return deposit within 14 days of the lease end date. [2]
  • Itemized Deductions – An itemized list must be given to the Tenant if any deductions are taken out within 14 days of the lease end date.
  • Maximum Deposit – There is no limit on the amount Landlords can request.

Lease Termination with No Payment Penalty 

  • Month-to-month: – 30-day notice for Tenant who has rented for less than two (2) years; 60-day notice for Tenants who have been in rental for more than two (2) years. [3]
  • Week-to-Week – 21-day notice.
  • No notice required: If both parties mutually agree in writing.

Landlord’s Access to the Rental Property Notices

Landlords must give Tenants a 48-hours notice prior entry to rental unit unless its an emergency. [4]

Rent Due Dates and Late Fees

  • Grace Period – No grace period.[5]
  • Late Fees – Must be a “reasonable” amount.[6]
  • NSF Fee – No law in Vermont mandating fees for bounced rent checks.

Eviction Process for Landlords

  • Notice to Pay or Quit – Landlords can give Tenants a 14-day notice to quit if rent goes unpaid.[7]

Property Maintenance Requirements: Rental Housing Health and Safety Code

  • Landlords are required to keep rental properties safe and clean and adhere to the Rental Housing Health and Safety Code, which are overseen by the local municipal Heath Officers to the Division of Fire Safety. [8]
  • The Rental Health and Safety Code covers regulations on sanitation facilities, pest and bedbug control, heating, natural and mechanical ventilation, lighting and electricity, structural elements, mobile homes, and general responsibilities.

Required Disclosure Form 

Landlords must disclose the following information to Tenants:

  1. Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Form and EPA Brochure – Landlords of properties built before 1978 must inform tenants about the possible presence of lead-based paint and provide an EPA brochure on the health hazards. [9]

Abandonment by Tenant 

  • Absence – Vermont does not set a rule for the exact period of time the Tenant needs to be absent from the property rather based on common sense – the first sign is usually when the Tenant is absent for a longer period of time than normal and the rent is unpaid. [10]
  • Unclaimed Property – The Landlord must store items left behind from the Tenant for at least 60 days after the Tenant receives a notice to claim belongings. [11]

Sources

  1. 9 V.S.A. §§ 4451-4469a
  2. 9 V.S.A. § 4461(c)
  3. legislature.vermont.gov
  4. 9 V.S.A. § 4460(b)
  5. 9 V.S.A. § 4455(a)
  6. Highgate Associates v. Merryfield (1991)
  7. 9 V.S.A. § 4467(a)
  8. firesafety.vermont.gov
  9. epa.gov
  10. 9 V.S.A. § 4462(a)
  11. 9 V.S.A. § 4462(c)(1)

Sample Vermont Rental Lease Agreement PDF Template

An Vermont lease agreement is used when renting rental property and it is a contract between the Landlord and Tenants in exchange for monthly rent payments.

Rental Application – Tenant(s) should complete this form before signing lease agreement. This application will confirm the Tenants credit and employment.

Form Options By Type

Standard Residential Lease Agreement

 
Simple (1-Page) Lease Agreement

 

 

Most Recent US Home Facts

  • Population (2023): 334,914,895
  • Median Households (2022): 125,736,353
  • Median Household Income (2022): $75,149
  • Owner-occupied Households (2022): 64.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau

What to Include in the Form?

lease-agreement

Required Disclosure (1)

Lead-Based Paint Disclosure

Security Deposits

Maximum – There is no maximum rent Landlords can charge Tenants.

Returns – All deposits must be returned to the tenant within 14 days of the lease end date. The Landlord must provide an itemized list of deductions if any funds were taken out of the security deposit.

Source: 9 V.S.A. § 4461(c)

Landlord Access

General Access – Landlords must provide prior notice before entering the premises as per state law of least 48-hours notice to the Tenants.

Source: 9 V.S.A. § 4460(b)

Paying Rent

Grace Period – There is no grace period law in Vermont.

Late Fees – The late fee for late rent must be “reasonable”.

NSF Fee – There’s no laws in Vermont governing fees for bounced rent checks.

Source: 9 V.S.A. § 4467(a)

 

Vermont 1-Page Lease Agreement Example

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Vermont Standard Commercial Lease Agreement Sample