Vermont Eviction Process
Court: Superior Court, Civil Division in the county where property is located
(uncontested)
(contested)
Notice Types
14-Day Notice to Pay or Quit
Tenant has 14 days to pay or vacate. 9 VSA §4467(a).
30-Day Notice to Cure or Quit
30 days to cure material violation.
60-Day Notice to Terminate (no fault)
60 days required for no-fault termination of tenancy at will or month-to-month.
Step-by-Step Process
Serve written notice
Personal delivery or certified mail. Keep proof. Vermont requires landlord to include specific language per 9 VSA §4467.
Wait for notice period +14 days
14 days (nonpayment), 30 days (violation), 60 days (no-fault).
File complaint for possession at Superior Court +1 days
File in county Superior Court. Attach lease, notice, proof of service. Pay filing fee.
Hearing scheduled +21 days
Hearing typically 21–30 days after filing. Tenant receives summons.
Superior Court hearing +21 days
Both parties present case. Vermont courts encourage mediation first.
Writ of possession +10 days
After judgment, writ issued. Sheriff enforces. Tenant has 10 days to appeal.
Key Warnings
- Vermont has the longest notice periods in the region — budget 2–4 months minimum.
- Self-help eviction is illegal. 9 VSA §4463.
- Vermont requires landlords to disclose lead-based paint and provide certificate of occupancy in some municipalities.
- Burlington has additional tenant protections — verify before filing.
Court & Filing Details
| Court | Superior Court, Civil Division in the county where property is located |
|---|---|
| Filing Fee | $120–$200 |
| Statute | 9 VSA §§4451–4472 (Residential Rental Agreements); 12 VSA §4853 et seq. (ejectment) |
| Find the Court | Superior Court, Civil Division in the county where property is located |
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