Vermont Eviction Notice

Under 9 V.S.A. § 4467, a landlord must give written notice before commencing an eviction action in Vermont Superior Court. For nonpayment of rent, the landlord must give a fourteen (14) day written notice to pay or quit. For other lease violations, a thirty (30) day notice to cure or quit is required. For termination of a month-to-month tenancy without cause, thirty (30) days' notice is required. Self-help evictions are prohibited. This notice is only the first step; actual eviction requires filing in court., -

Notice Type Selection Guide

Select the notice that matches the grounds. Using the wrong notice may delay or invalidate the eviction process.

> Important: This notice does not itself evict the tenant. The landlord must file a complaint in Vermont Superior Court (Civil Division) to obtain a judgment and writ of possession if the tenant remains after the notice period. Self-help actions such as changing locks, shutting off utilities, or removing property are illegal., -

14-DAY NOTICE TO PAY RENT OR QUIT (Nonpayment of Rent, 9 V.S.A. § 4467)

14-DAY NOTICE TO PAY RENT OR QUIT

STATE OF VERMONT

Date of Notice: [[Date of Notice]]

TO: [[Tenant Full Name(s)]]
AND ALL OTHER OCCUPANTS of the premises at:
[[Rental Property Full Address]]
[[City]], Vermont [[ZIP Code]]
(the "Premises")

FROM: [[Landlord or Authorized Agent Full Name]]
[[Landlord Mailing Address]]
[[City]], Vermont [[ZIP Code]]
Phone: [[Landlord Phone]] | Email: [[Landlord Email]]

NOTICE OF NONPAYMENT AND INTENT TO TERMINATE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that you are in default of your rental agreement for failure to pay rent when due. Pursuant to 9 V.S.A. § 4467, you have fourteen (14) days from receipt of this notice to pay the full amount of rent due or vacate the Premises.

Rent Due:
- Period(s): [[Rent Periods Owed, e.g. June 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026]]
- Amount of rent due: $[[Total Rent Owed]]
- Other charges permitted by lease (if any and itemized separately): $[[Other Permitted Charges]]
- TOTAL AMOUNT TO PAY TO CURE: $[[Total Amount to Pay]]

Payment must be made in full to [[Payment Instructions, e.g. Landlord Name at address or online portal]] by [[Exact Payment Deadline, 14 days after receipt]].

If you fail to pay the full amount or vacate within the 14-day period, the landlord will file an eviction action in Vermont Superior Court seeking possession, unpaid rent, damages, and costs.

This notice is for rent only. Late fees or other charges may be pursued separately in court but are not required to be paid to cure this notice unless the lease specifically permits their inclusion in the rent demand., -

30-DAY NOTICE TO CURE OR QUIT (Lease Violation, 9 V.S.A. § 4467)

30-DAY NOTICE TO CURE OR QUIT

STATE OF VERMONT

Date of Notice: [[Date of Notice]]

TO: [[Tenant Full Name(s)]]
AND ALL OTHER OCCUPANTS
[[Rental Property Full Address]]
[[City]], Vermont [[ZIP Code]]

FROM: [[Landlord or Authorized Agent Full Name]]
[[Landlord Mailing Address]]
[[City]], Vermont [[ZIP Code]]

NOTICE OF LEASE VIOLATION AND INTENT TO TERMINATE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that you have violated the terms of your rental agreement as follows:

Description of Violation(s):
[[Detailed description of the lease violation, e.g. "Unauthorized pet in unit in violation of paragraph 12 of the lease" or "Repeated noise disturbances after 10:00 p.m. on multiple dates"]]

Pursuant to 9 V.S.A. § 4467, you have thirty (30) days from receipt of this notice to cure the violation(s) described above or vacate the Premises.

Cure Deadline: [[30 days after receipt date]]

If the violation is cured within the 30-day period and you remain in compliance, the tenancy will continue. If you fail to cure or vacate, the landlord will commence eviction proceedings in Vermont Superior Court.

If this is a repeated violation of the same term within a six-month period, a shorter or unconditional notice may apply under the lease or statute., -

30-DAY NOTICE TO VACATE (Month-to-Month Termination or End of Term, 9 V.S.A. § 4467(a))

30-DAY NOTICE TO VACATE

STATE OF VERMONT

Date of Notice: [[Date of Notice]]

TO: [[Tenant Full Name(s)]]
AND ALL OTHER OCCUPANTS
[[Rental Property Full Address]]
[[City]], Vermont [[ZIP Code]]

FROM: [[Landlord or Authorized Agent Full Name]]
[[Landlord Mailing Address]]
[[City]], Vermont [[ZIP Code]]

NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF TENANCY

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that your month-to-month tenancy (or fixed-term tenancy that has converted or is expiring) at the Premises is terminated effective at the end of the rental period that occurs at least thirty (30) days after you receive this notice.

Tenancy Termination / Vacate Date: [[Vacate Date, last day of a rental period at least 30 days after receipt]]

You and all occupants must vacate the Premises, remove all belongings, return all keys and access devices, and leave the unit in clean condition on or before the Vacate Date.

Rent remains due through the Vacate Date. Failure to vacate may result in an eviction filing in Vermont Superior Court.

This is a no-cause termination of a periodic tenancy. It does not allege any breach., -

Proof of Service

I certify that on [[Date Served]] I served this notice on the tenant(s) by the method checked:

• [ ] Personal delivery to [[Tenant Name]] at the Premises or other location.

• [ ] First-class mail to the last known address.

• [ ] Posting in a conspicuous place at the Premises and mailing a copy by first-class mail (if permitted).

• [ ] Other method permitted by lease or court rule: [[Describe]]

Server Signature: _________________________________ Date: [[Date]]

Printed Name / Title: [[Server Full Name and Title]], -

Tenant Rights and Important Notes

• You have the right to cure a nonpayment notice by paying the full rent demanded (plus any properly included charges) within the stated period.

• For cure notices, you have the right to remedy the violation within 30 days.

• The landlord cannot evict you without going to court. You will receive a summons and have an opportunity to defend.

• If you believe the notice is defective or the landlord is retaliating or discriminating, you may raise those defenses in court.

• Contact Vermont Legal Aid or a housing counselor if you need assistance., -

How to Serve and File (Landlord Guidance)

1. Choose and complete the correct notice form above.

2. Calculate the exact deadline using calendar days (do not count the day of service).

3. Serve the notice using an approved method and complete the proof of service section.

4. Keep a copy of the notice and proof of service.

5. If the tenant does not comply by the deadline, file a complaint for eviction in the Vermont Superior Court for the county where the property is located.

6. Serve the court papers as required by court rules.

7. Attend the hearing and request a writ of possession if judgment is granted., -

Numbered Compliance Reminders for Landlords

1. Confirm the correct notice type matches the actual grounds.

2. Itemize rent owed accurately; do not include unrecoverable fees in the cure amount unless authorized.

3. Use exact dates and compute the minimum statutory period correctly.

4. Serve using a method that allows proof of delivery or mailing.

5. Retain copies of everything for court.

6. Do not accept partial payments after notice without clear written agreement that it does not waive the notice.

7. File in Superior Court only after the notice period expires without cure or vacate.

8. Never use self-help eviction methods., -

Disclaimer

*This is a template example and is not professional legal advice. Eviction procedures in Vermont are governed by 9 V.S.A. §§ 4451 et seq. and 4467 and the Vermont Rules of Civil Procedure. Requirements can vary by lease terms and local court practices. Verify all information and consult an attorney licensed in Vermont before serving notice or filing an action. Statutory periods and forms are current as of 2026-06-27.*, -

*End of Vermont Eviction Notice package.*