Key legal requirements for residential landlords and property managers operating in Vermont.
Governing statute: Vermont Residential Rental Agreements Act (9 V.S.A. Ch. 137)
Maintain premises in compliance with Rental Housing Health Code, keep in habitable condition, provide adequate heat, hot water, weatherproofing
Report to code enforcement, repair and deduct, rent withholding (via escrow), or terminate
24 hours for conditions posing imminent threat; 30 days for general code violations
Disclaimer: This is a general summary of Vermont landlord-tenant law and does not constitute legal advice. Local ordinances may impose additional requirements. Consult a qualified Vermont attorney for specific situations. Last reviewed: 2026-05.
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