S 309 — An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

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This bill modifies various provisions related to residential rental agreements and eviction processes in Vermont.

• 9 V.S.A. § 4456a

  A landlord or a landlord’s agent shall not charge an application fee to any individual in order to apply to enter into a rental agreement for a residential dwelling unit. → A landlord or a landlord’s agent shall not charge an application fee to any individual in order to apply to enter into a rental agreement for a residential dwelling unit.

  Prohibits landlords from charging application fees for residential rental applications.

• 9 V.S.A. § 4461

  A landlord shall not charge for or receive a security deposit exceeding an amount equal to two months’ rent, in addition to any rent for the first month paid on or before initial occupancy. → A landlord shall not charge for or receive a security deposit exceeding an amount equal to two months’ rent, in addition to any rent for the first month paid on or before initial occupancy.

  Limits the security deposit that landlords can charge to two months' rent.

• 9 V.S.A. § 4467(a)

  the landlord may terminate a tenancy for nonpayment of rent by providing actual notice to the tenant of the date on which the tenancy will terminate, which shall be at least 14 seven days after the date of the actual notice. → the landlord may terminate a tenancy for nonpayment of rent by providing actual notice to the tenant of the date on which the tenancy will terminate, which shall be at least 14 days after the date of the actual notice.

  Changes the notice period for termination due to nonpayment of rent from seven days to 14 days.

• 9 V.S.A. § 4467(b)(1)(A)

  at least 30 21 days prior to the termination date specified in the notice. → at least 30 days prior to the termination date specified in the notice.

  Increases the notice period for termination due to breach of rental agreement from 21 days to 30 days.

• 9 V.S.A. § 4467(b)(2)

  by providing actual notice to the tenant of the date on which the tenancy will terminate, which shall be at least 14 three days from the date of the actual notice. → by providing actual notice to the tenant of the date on which the tenancy will terminate, which shall be at least 14 days from the date of the actual notice.

  Changes the notice period for termination due to threats to health or safety from three days to 14 days.

• 9 V.S.A. § 4467(c)(1)(A)

  at least 60 days after the date of the actual notice; → at least 60 days after the date of the actual notice;

  Sets a 60-day notice period for terminating a tenancy for no cause for tenants who have resided for two years or less.

• 9 V.S.A. § 4467(e)(1)

  at least 30 days before the end or expiration of the stated term of the rental agreement if the tenancy has continued for two years or less. → at least 30 days before the end or expiration of the stated term of the rental agreement if the tenancy has continued for two years or less.

  Requires 30 days notice for no cause termination if tenancy is two years or less.

• 9 V.S.A. § 4467(h)

  by providing actual notice to the other of the date the rental agreement shall terminate, which shall be at least 15 days after the date of actual notice if the rent is payable monthly and at least seven days after the date of actual notice if the rent is payable weekly. → by providing actual notice to the other of the date the rental agreement shall terminate, which shall be at least 15 days after the date of actual notice if the rent is payable monthly and at least seven days after the date of actual notice if the rent is payable weekly.

  Clarifies termination notice requirements for shared occupancy arrangements.

Action History

1. January 27, 2026

   Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Judiciary

Sponsors

• Alison Clarkson · Primary

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