Vermont Lease Renewal / Rent Increase Notice

Under 9 V.S.A. § 4456(d), a landlord must provide the tenant with at least sixty (60) days' written notice before the end of a lease term if the landlord intends to decline renewal or to change any of the terms of the tenancy. If a fixed-term lease expires without renewal or proper notice of changed terms, the tenancy converts to a month-to-month tenancy on the same terms. There is no statutory requirement for a tenant to give advance notice of an intention not to renew. Vermont does not have a statewide rent control or rent cap statute., -

Notice of Lease Renewal or Changed Terms

Date of Notice: [[Date of Notice]]

Landlord / Property Manager: [[Landlord Full Name or Company]]
Mailing Address: [[Landlord Mailing Address]], [[City]], Vermont [[ZIP Code]]
Phone: [[Landlord Phone]] | Email: [[Landlord Email]]

Tenant(s): [[Tenant Full Name(s)]]
Property Address: [[Rental Property Full Address]], [[City]], Vermont [[ZIP Code]]

Current Lease Term: [[Lease Start Date]] through [[Lease End Date]]

Current Monthly Rent: $[[Current Monthly Rent]], -

Option A, Notice of Intent to Renew on Changed Terms (60-Day Notice)

Pursuant to 9 V.S.A. § 4456(d), you are hereby notified that the landlord intends to renew the lease upon the following changed terms. These terms will take effect only if you accept by signing and returning a new lease or this notice, or by remaining in possession after the current term ends and paying the new rent.

Proposed New Terms (effective [[Effective Date of Changes]]):

If you wish to renew under the proposed terms, please sign and return the attached renewal lease or this notice by [[Tenant Response Deadline, e.g. 30 days before lease end]].

If you do not respond and remain in possession after the current term, the tenancy will convert to month-to-month at the new rent and on the new terms stated above (subject to any required acceptance)., -

Option B, Notice of Non-Renewal (60-Day Notice)

Pursuant to 9 V.S.A. § 4456(d), you are hereby notified that the landlord declines to renew the lease upon expiration of the current term. You must vacate the Premises on or before [[Vacate / Lease End Date, after proper 60-day notice]].

Non-Renewal / Termination Date: [[Non-Renewal Effective Date]]

After the current lease term ends, the landlord will not offer a new lease. Rent remains due through the termination date. Please provide a forwarding address for return of any security deposit.

If you remain in possession after the termination date without the landlord's written consent, you will be a holdover tenant and the landlord may pursue eviction in Vermont Superior Court., -

Current vs. Proposed Terms Summary (if applicable)

Effective Date of Any Changes: [[Effective Date, must be after current term and after 60 days' notice]], -

Tenant Response Options

Please select one and return this signed notice or contact the landlord in writing by the deadline:

• [ ] I accept the proposed renewal terms and will sign a new lease.

• [ ] I will vacate on or before the lease end / termination date.

• [ ] I do not accept the proposed terms and request further discussion (no guarantee of acceptance).

Tenant Signature: _________________________________ Date: [[Date]]

Printed Name: [[Tenant Full Name(s)]], -

Proof of Service

Served on [[Date Served]] by:

• [ ] Personal delivery

• [ ] First-class mail to tenant's address

• [ ] Certified mail

• [ ] Other: [[Describe]]

Server: [[Server Name]] Signature: ___________________________ Date: [[Date]], -

Numbered Reminders and Requirements

1. Provide at least sixty (60) days' written notice before the end of the current lease term for any non-renewal or material change in terms.

2. Clearly state whether you are offering renewal on new terms or declining to renew.

3. Specify the exact effective date of any rent increase or term change.

4. Include current rent, proposed rent, and all material changed terms in a clear table or list.

5. Retain a copy of the notice and proof of delivery for your records.

6. If the tenant remains after the term without agreement on new terms, the tenancy becomes month-to-month on the prior terms unless proper notice of changes was given.

7. No rent control applies statewide in Vermont; market rates govern increases.

8. Tenants are not required by statute to give advance notice of non-renewal, but the lease may impose notice obligations on the tenant., -

How to Complete and Deliver This Notice

1. Fill all [[Token Name]] fields with accurate tenancy details.

2. Decide whether you are offering renewal with changes or declining renewal.

3. Calculate the 60-day notice period so that the effective date falls after the current lease end where required.

4. Attach any proposed new lease agreement if offering renewal.

5. Serve the notice using first-class mail or personal delivery (or method allowed by the lease).

6. Complete the proof of service section.

7. Keep copies and follow up in writing if the tenant does not respond., -

Disclaimer

*This is a template example and is not professional legal advice. Vermont lease renewal and notice requirements are set forth in 9 V.S.A. § 4456(d) and related provisions of Title 9. There is no statewide rent cap. Verify the specific lease language, any local ordinances, and current statutes as of 2026-06-27. Consult an attorney licensed in Vermont for advice regarding your rights and obligations.*, -

*End of Vermont Lease Renewal Notice.*