georges way v harrington, No. 25-cv-2569 (Vt. Super. Ct. 2024)

georges way v harrington, No. 25-cv-2569 (Vt. Super. Ct. 2024) Vermont state

Landlord, George’s Way, LLC, appeals from the small claims division’s decision awarding Tenant, Matthew Harrington, double his security deposit under 9 V.S.A. § 4461(e) for willfully withholding the deposit beyond the 14 days after Tenant vacated...

Double E. Properties, LLC v. Cheever (2018)

Double E. Properties, LLC v. Cheever (2018) Vermont state

...The Court awarded her judgment in that amount minus the security deposit. See 9 V.S.A. § 4461(e) (specifying the remedy for wrongful withholding of security deposit).

Johnson v. Mrv Holdings (2025)

Johnson v. Mrv Holdings (2025) Vermont state

security deposit, breach of contract, breach of covenant of good faith and fair

§ 4461

In Re Soon Kwon, 2011 VT 26 (2011) Vermont state

...It is likely that the primary concern of the Legislature was the expeditious return of security deposits. It implemented that concern by requiting that the deposit, if any, be returned within fourteen days after the tenant leaves the dwelling unit...

Morneau v. Theodore (2010)

Morneau v. Theodore (2010) Vermont state

Theodore withheld 28 pro-rated days of rent at $40 a day from the $1200 security deposit.

Section 10

Johnson v. Mrv Holdings (2025) Vermont state

around or contract away its provisions that govern the proper handling of security deposits. 9 V.S.A. 4454 states:

Riley v. Dempsey (2005)

Riley v. Dempsey (2005) Vermont state

2 that his withholding of the security deposit was not “wilful” within the meaning of the statute.

§ 4461

In Re Soon Kwon, 2011 VT 26 (2011) Vermont state

...The statute states a consequence of not complying with its requirements: “If a landlord fails to return the security deposit with a statement within 14 days, the landlord forfeits the right to withhold any portion of the security deposit.” 9...

georges way v harrington, No. 25-cv-2569 (Vt. Super. Ct. 2024)

georges way v harrington, No. 25-cv-2569 (Vt. Super. Ct. 2024) Vermont state

...9 V.S.A. § 4461(e) (“If a landlord fails to return the security deposit with a statement within 14 days, the landlord forfeits the right to withhold any portion of the security deposit.”).

§ 4773

Christos Panagiotidis and Hrisanthi Panagiotidis v. Alexander Galanis, 2015 VT 134 (2015) Vermont state

aimed to ensure the expeditious return of tenants’ security deposits. It is true that, citing In re

riley v. dempsey (2023)

riley v. dempsey (2023) Vermont state

...Riley explained that the Dempseys did not complete their cleaning until October 29, 2003, and that he responded to their request for the security deposit in a letter dated November 6, 2003, setting forth his claims for damages totaling $5...

In Re Soon Kwon, 2011 VT 26 (2011)

In Re Soon Kwon, 2011 VT 26 (2011) Vermont state

...Landlord contends the court erred in: (1) declining to hold a de novo hearing; (2) concluding that landlord failed to provide proper notice of the security-deposit statement; (3) determining the amount of the deposit to be returned; (4) upholding...

mtc vt v warner, No. 25-cv-1707 (Vt. Super. Ct. 2025)

mtc vt v warner, No. 25-cv-1707 (Vt. Super. Ct. 2025) Vermont state

The Vermont Residential Rental Agreements Act provides that “the function of a security deposit is to secure the performance of a tenant’s obligations to pay rent and to maintain a dwelling unit.” 9 V.S.A. § 4461(a). A...

Alden v. Richardson (2017)

Alden v. Richardson (2017) Vermont state

To this amount were added attorney fees ($1,260) and court costs ($90), and the withheld security deposit ($800) was then deducted.

campbell v limoge, No. 25-sc-2051 (Vt. Super. Ct. 2025)

campbell v limoge, No. 25-sc-2051 (Vt. Super. Ct. 2025) Vermont state

...6.) Limoge sent Campbell a July 11, 2025 "Security Deposit Transmittal" outlining her retention of his $2,600 security deposit as credit toward unpaid rent in the same amount for July 2025 and itemizing an additional $92.90 allegedly owed...

§ 4461

In Re Soon Kwon, 2011 VT 26 (2011) Vermont state

§ 4461(e) (stating that if landlord fails to send security-deposit statement and funds within fourteen days of end of lease term, “the landlord forfeits the right to withhold any portion of the security deposit”). Landlord appealed the ruling pursuant...

Brunton v. Cook (2018)

Brunton v. Cook (2018) Vermont state

Brunton v. Cook (citation pending) Date filed: 2018-08-24 Doctrine: security_deposit Source: https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/10026764/brunton-v-cook/ --- 010combined ---

Ferris v. Loucka (2015)

Ferris v. Loucka (2015) Vermont state

Ferris v. Loucka (citation pending) Date filed: 2015-06-25 Doctrine: security_deposit Source: https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/4489518/ferris-v-loucka/ --- 010combined ---

Alden v. Richardson (2017)

Alden v. Richardson (2017) Vermont state

Alden v. Richardson (citation pending) Date filed: 2017-04-14 Doctrine: security_deposit Source: https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/10026635/alden-v-richardson/ --- 010combined ---

Chagnon v. Peterson (2014)

Chagnon v. Peterson (2014) Vermont state

Chagnon v. Peterson (citation pending) Date filed: 2014-08-11 Doctrine: security_deposit Source: https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/4489618/chagnon-v-peterson/ --- 010combined ---