Your landlord generally has 14 days in Vermont to return your security deposit after learning you have vacated — or 60 days for seasonal occupancy. DepositsBack.app helps you take the next step: a state-specific security deposit notice sent by USPS Certified Mail, with tracking that stays attached to your case. This page summarizes general information from Vermont Statutes Title 9 § 4461 and official state sources.
The general deadline is 14 days. Landlords must return the security deposit within 14 days after learning the tenant has vacated, or within 60 days for seasonal occupancy.
You may still be able to send a notice. We show general state information and official sources so you can review your situation and decide your next step.
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If the 14-day deadline passes without a return of your deposit or a written statement, your records — DepositsBack.app notice, USPS Certified Mail delivery confirmation, and any response uploaded to your case — document the timeline. Under Vermont Statutes Title 9 § 4461, missing the deadline forfeits the landlord's right to withhold any part of the deposit, and a willful failure adds double the amount wrongfully withheld plus reasonable attorney fees and costs; Vermont small-claims court generally hears disputes up to $5,000. You can review your situation alongside the statute and official state resources, and decide whether to consult a Vermont attorney or proceed with self-help next steps.