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Rent Increase Notice Laws in Vermont

In Vermont, a rent increase takes effect on the first day of the rental period after at least 60 days' actual notice to the tenant.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

Vermont at a glance

Notice for month-to-month increase
60 days
The increase starts on the first day of the rental period following at least 60 days' actual notice.
Longer notice rule
No; 60 days for any increase
The statute sets one 60-day rule regardless of the size of the increase.

Sources

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The rules in Vermont

How much notice must a landlord give before raising rent on a month-to-month tenancy in Vermont?

Notice for month-to-month increase in Vermont: 60 days. The increase starts on the first day of the rental period following at least 60 days' actual notice.

Does Vermont require longer notice for large rent increases or long tenancies?

Longer notice rule in Vermont: No; 60 days for any increase. The statute sets one 60-day rule regardless of the size of the increase.

Where do the Vermont rent increase notice laws come from?

The rules above come from Vt. Stat. tit. 9, 4455(b). Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

What this means in practice

Put the rent increase in writing, state the new amount and the date it takes effect, and keep a copy along with proof of how and when it was delivered. Count the notice period from the date the tenant actually receives the notice, and check whether your state adds extra days for mailed notices.

Check local law as well as state law. Some cities and counties have rent stabilization ordinances, registration rules, or longer notice periods, and subsidized or rent-regulated units often follow separate federal or program rules.

A rent increase cannot be used to retaliate against a tenant for making a repair request or complaint, or to discriminate against a protected group. If the timing of an increase could look retaliatory, document the business reason for it.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.