LOCAL RULES: 9 V.S.A. 4460

Vermont notice of entry requirements

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  • 48 hours' notice, entry between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m.
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Vermont sets one of the longest standard notice periods in the country: 48 hours, with entry only between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m., unless the tenant consents or there is imminent danger. Here is each rule with a link to the Vermont Statutes.

Last reviewed October 26, 2026 against the official sources listed below.

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Notice period and entry times

WhatWhenRule
Notice givenNovember 2, 2026 (attached to the door)9 V.S.A. s. 4460 (b)
Earliest lawful entry without the tenant's consentNovember 4, 20269 V.S.A. s. 4460 (b)
Planned entryNovember 4, 2026: after the notice period9 V.S.A. s. 4460 (b)
Hours of entryBetween 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.9 V.S.A. s. 4460 (b)
What the notice must sayAt least 48 hours' notice, to inspect, make necessary or agreed repairs, alterations or improvements, supply agreed services, or show the unit9 V.S.A. s. 4460 (b)

Emergencies, an abandoned unit and the tenant's consent at the time of entry follow their own rules (listed on this page). A lease may give the tenant more notice; check it.

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What Vermont requires

  • A landlord may enter the unit with the tenant's consent, which may not be unreasonably withheld9 V.S.A. s. 4460 (a)
  • Without consent, a landlord may enter only between 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. on no less than 48 hours' notice, and only to inspect when necessary, make necessary or agreed repairs, alterations or improvements, supply agreed services, or show the unit to prospective or actual purchasers, mortgagees, tenants, workers or contractors9 V.S.A. s. 4460 (b)
  • A landlord may enter without consent or notice only with a reasonable belief that there is imminent danger to any person or to property9 V.S.A. s. 4460 (c)
  • "Landlord" means the owner, lessor or, where applicable, the sublessor of a residential dwelling unit or its building; a "dwelling unit" is a building or part of one used as a home, residence or sleeping place by people who maintain a household9 V.S.A. s. 4451 (3), (4)
  • The chapter does not cover occupancies such as institutions, contract-of-sale occupancy, fraternal or religious housing, taxed transient lodging, condominium or cooperative owners, manufactured home lots, campgrounds, and people occupying a unit without right or permission9 V.S.A. s. 4452 (a)

48 hours, 9 to 9, four purposes

To enter without the tenant's consent, give at least 48 hours' notice and come between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. The purpose must be a necessary inspection, necessary or agreed repairs or improvements, agreed services, or a showing to buyers, lenders, tenants, workers or contractors.

Consent and imminent danger

With the tenant's consent you may enter at any agreed time, and the tenant may not refuse consent unreasonably. Without consent or notice, only a reasonable belief of imminent danger to a person or to property justifies entry.

Who the rules cover

The rules apply to landlords of residential dwelling units, including sublessors. Institutions, transient lodging, campgrounds, manufactured home lots and some other occupancies are excluded.

Common mistakes

  • Giving 24 hours' notice as in neighboring states: Vermont asks for 48.
  • Scheduling an 8 a.m. contractor visit without the tenant's consent.
  • Entering for a routine check under the "emergency" label without imminent danger.

Sources

Last reviewed October 26, 2026. Next review due January 26, 2027. This page explains published rules to help you write your report. It is not legal advice; the official text linked above governs.