Can a landlord charge a late fee in Vermont, and how much?

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Vermont's landlord-tenant law (9 V.S.A. ch. 137 (Residential Rental Agreements), read in full on 2026-10-15) sets no late-fee cap; the lease terms control. Source: 9 V.S.A. ch. 137 (Residential Rental Agreements) (https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/chapter/09/137), last checked 2026-10-15.

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Can a landlord charge a late fee in Vermont, and how much?

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