Vermont 60 Day Notice To Vacate

Last Updated: March 6, 2024 by Roberto Valenzuela

A Vermont 60 Day Notice To Vacate is a letter which complies with state legal requirements to terminate a tenancy of 2 years or less with no written lease, or a tenancy of more than 2 years on a written lease. The non-terminating party must receive notice at least 60 calendar days before the date of termination.

When To Use a Vermont 60 Day Notice To Vacate

A Vermont 60 Day Notice To Vacate terminates the following types of tenancy:

  • A tenancy of two (2) years or less with no written lease, including a month-to-month tenancy
  • A tenancy of more than two (2) years with a written lease, including a month-to-month lease
  • A tenancy of more than two (2) years with a written lease, when the rental property is sold
  • An expired lease, in a tenancy of more than two (2) years

Some types of Vermont lease termination notice may allow different reasons for termination, or different notice periods. This may also apply to an eviction notice issued because of a lease or legal violation.

How To Write a Vermont 60 Day Notice To Vacate

To help ensure the legal compliance of a Notice To Vacate:

  1. Use the full name of the receiving party, and address of record, if known
  2. Specify the termination date of the lease or tenancy
  3. Fill in the full address of the rental premises
  4. Provide updated/current address and phone number information
  5. Print name and sign the notice
  6. Complete the certificate of service by indicating the date and method of notice delivery, along with printed name and signature

It is easy to lose an otherwise justified legal action because of improper notice. Check carefully to ensure enough time after notice is delivered, not when it’s sent.

How To Serve a Vermont 60 Day Notice To Vacate

Vermont landlords and tenants may deliver a lease termination notice in writing, using any of these methods:

  1. Hand delivery to the other party, at the other party’s last known address
  2. Mailing to the other party’s last known address, by first-class or certified mail

With mailed notice, Vermont law presumes the receiving party has received it after three (3) calendar days, unless there is evidence to the contrary.

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In almost all cases, notice is legally served when it is received by the other party, NOT when it’s sent. Check specified date of termination carefully to ensure compliance with the legal requirements for a notice period.

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