Vermont Criminal & credit history rules
Can a landlord deny a tenant for criminal or credit history in Vermont?
Vermont's Residential Rental Agreements chapter (9 V.S.A. ch. 137, read in full on 2026-10-16) sets no rules on screening applicants' criminal or credit history; federal fair-housing and FCRA rules still apply.
Verified Source: 9 V.S.A. ch. 137 · last checked 2026-10-16
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