Notice of Termination of Tenancy / Demand to Vacate
You are hereby given notice that your tenancy at the premises described above is terminated effective on the date specified below, and you are required to vacate and surrender possession of the premises to the Landlord on or before that date.
This notice is issued pursuant to Vermont law, including 9 V.S.A. § 4467 (Termination of tenancy; notice) and related provisions of Title 9, Chapter 137 of the Vermont Statutes Annotated (Vermont Residential Rental Agreements Act).
Notice Type and Grounds
Selected Notice Type: [[Notice Type, e.g., 14-Day Notice for Nonpayment of Rent / 30-Day Notice to Cure or Quit for Lease Violation / 60-Day Notice to Terminate Month-to-Month Tenancy / Other as applicable]]
Grounds for Termination:
- Nonpayment of rent. Rent in the amount of $[[Amount of Past Due Rent]] was due on or before [[Due Date of Rent]]. This notice provides at least fourteen (14) days from the date of actual notice for payment or vacating.
- Material breach of the rental agreement or violation of tenant obligations under 9 V.S.A. Chapter 137. The specific violation(s) are: [[Describe specific lease term violated or statutory obligation breached, e.g., unauthorized occupants, damage to property, noise violations, failure to maintain premises]].
- No-fault termination of a month-to-month or periodic tenancy. No specific cause is required. Notice period is sixty (60) days, or ninety (90) days if the tenant has resided continuously in the premises for more than two (2) years.
- Other grounds permitted by law (e.g., criminal activity, health/safety violations creating immediate threat): [[Describe other grounds and any shorter period permitted by statute]].
The Landlord reserves all rights and remedies under the lease, Vermont law, and equity, including but not limited to recovery of possession, unpaid rent, damages, costs of suit, and reasonable attorney fees where permitted.
Specific Notice Periods and Cure Rights (Vermont Law)
For nonpayment of rent (9 V.S.A. § 4467(a)):
- You are required to pay the full amount of rent owed, $[[Amount of Past Due Rent]], or vacate the premises on or before the termination date stated in this notice (at least 14 days after actual notice).
- If rent due through the end of the rental period is paid or tendered before the termination date, the tenancy shall not terminate for that nonpayment.
- Acceptance of partial payment does not waive the Landlord's remedies or constitute an accord and satisfaction unless agreed in writing.
For breach of rental agreement or other curable violations (9 V.S.A. § 4467(b)):
- You have thirty (30) days from actual notice to cure the violation described above or to vacate the premises.
- If the violation is cured within the cure period, this notice is withdrawn with respect to that violation (subject to any recurring breach provisions in the lease).
- If not cured, you must vacate at the end of the notice period.
For no-cause termination of month-to-month tenancy (9 V.S.A. § 4467(c)):
- The tenancy will terminate on the date specified, which is at least sixty (60) days after actual notice (or ninety (90) days if you have resided continuously for more than two years).
- You must vacate by that date. No cure right applies for no-cause terminations.
For health, safety, or other immediate threats or drug/criminal activity:
- Shorter notice (e.g., fourteen (14) days or as permitted by statute and lease) may apply. Specific facts: [[Insert details and cite applicable subsection]].
How This Notice Is Served (Actual Notice Requirement)
Vermont law requires "actual notice." This notice is being delivered by one or more of the following methods:
- Personal delivery to the Tenant(s) or to an adult member of the Tenant's household at the premises.
- Leaving a copy at the premises in a conspicuous place and mailing a copy by first-class mail to the Tenant's last known address (including the premises).
- Any other method that provides actual notice as recognized under Vermont law or the lease.
The date of service is the date personal delivery occurs or the date of posting (if posting plus mail method used). Landlord or agent will retain proof of service for any court filing.
Tenant Rights and Important Information
- You have the right to remain in possession until the termination date and any court process is complete. The Landlord may not use self-help eviction methods such as changing locks, shutting off utilities, removing your belongings, or threatening force without a court order.
- After the notice period expires, if you remain in possession, the Landlord may commence an eviction action (ejectment or possession action) in the appropriate Vermont Superior Court (Civil Division).
- In court, you have the right to present defenses, including but not limited to improper notice, improper service, payment or tender of rent, retaliation, discrimination, breach by Landlord, or other legal or equitable defenses.
- You may have rights to a rent escrow order or other protections under Vermont law. Consult the court forms or an attorney.
- If you are a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, you may have additional protections and early termination rights. Provide documentation as required by 9 V.S.A. § 4472 or applicable law.
Payment Instructions (If Applicable for Nonpayment)
Pay the full amount owed to:
Landlord/Agent: [[Landlord or Agent Name]]
Address: [[Payment Address or Instructions]]
Method: [[Accepted Payment Methods, e.g., personal check, money order, cashier's check, electronic funds transfer to account [[Account Details or Portal]] ]]
Partial payments accepted only if agreed in writing by Landlord. Bring or send proof of payment.
Move-Out and Surrender Requirements
If you vacate, you must:
- Remove all personal property and debris.
- Return all keys, access devices, garage openers, and remotes to Landlord.
- Leave the premises in broom-clean condition, reasonable wear and tear excepted, and in compliance with the lease and move-in checklist.
- Provide a written forwarding address for return of security deposit and any mail.
- Notify utility companies as required and settle final bills.
Failure to properly surrender may result in additional charges for cleaning, storage, or disposal.
Security Deposit Handling
Any security deposit will be accounted for and returned (or itemized deductions provided) in accordance with 9 V.S.A. § 4461 and the lease, within the time required by law after termination and vacating. Provide forwarding address in writing.
Court Process Summary (After Notice Expires)
If possession is not surrendered:
- Landlord files complaint in Vermont Superior Court.
- Summons and complaint served by sheriff or authorized process server.
- Tenant has opportunity to answer and appear at hearing.
- Court may enter judgment for possession, rent, damages, and costs.
- If judgment for possession granted and not appealed or stayed, a writ of possession may issue; sheriff executes.
Landlord will not take possession without court order.
Landlord Contact for Questions or Cure
For questions, to cure, or to discuss this notice:
Contact: [[Landlord or Property Manager Name]]
Phone: [[Phone Number]]
Email: [[Email Address]]
Mailing: [[Address]]
Governing Law and Severability
This notice is governed by the laws of the State of Vermont. If any provision is held invalid, the remainder continues in full force.
Disclaimer and Verification Note
Template example - not professional legal advice. This Vermont Eviction Notice template is provided for illustrative and drafting purposes only. Vermont landlord-tenant law is set forth in 9 V.S.A. Chapter 137 (primarily §§ 4451-4475 et seq.) and court rules. Notice periods, cure rights, service methods, and required content are subject to the specific facts, lease terms, local rules, and any recent statutory or case law changes.
Key references (as of June 2026):
- 9 V.S.A. § 4467 (Termination of tenancy; notice) - 14 days nonpayment; 30 days breach; 60/90 days no-cause.
- 9 V.S.A. § 4461 (Security deposits).
- Vermont Superior Court eviction process and forms available at vtcourts.gov.
All parties must verify current requirements against primary sources (Vermont Legislature statutes, vtcourts.gov), consult a licensed Vermont attorney, and confirm applicability to the specific tenancy and property before use or service. Laws and interpretations change; required disclosures, just-cause rules (if any local), and procedural details must be confirmed. Use of this template does not create an attorney-client relationship.
Prepared for use in Vermont only. Customize all [[merge fields]], verify statutory amounts and periods against current law, and attach any required addenda or proof-of-service forms.
[End of Vermont Eviction Notice Template]
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