## US-VT interest rules

This source-backed guide covers US-VT interest authority (12 V.S.A. § 2903; 9 V.S.A. § 41a). It certifies only the quoted source-backed rules below; related interest categories remain outside this page unless they are expressly listed in the receipt.

## 12 V.S.A. § 2903; 9 V.S.A. § 41a

US-VT interest controlling authority under 12 V.S.A. § 2903; 9 V.S.A. § 41a.

> **12.** lies within eight years after the rendition of the judgment, and the renewed or revived judgment is subsequently recorded in accordance with this chapter. (c) Interest on a judgment lien shall accrue at the rate of 12 percent per annum. (d) If a judgment lien is not satisfied within 30 days of recording, it may be foreclosed and redeemed as provided in this title and V.R.C.P. 80.1. Unless the court finds that as of the date of foreclosure the amount of the outstanding debt exceeds the value of the real property be

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## Sources

- [12 — 12 V.S.A. § 2903; 9 V.S.A. § 41a](https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/12/113/02903)

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(9) in the event that the purchase of an insurance contract or insurance annuity in connection with termination of an individual’s status as a participant covered under a pension plan with respect to all or any portion of the participant’ s pension benefit under such plan constitutes a violation of part 4 of this title [1] or the terms of the plan, by the Secretary, by any individual who was a participant or beneficiary at the time of the alleged violation, or by a fiduciary, to obtain appropriate relief, including the posting of security if necessary, to assure receipt by the participant or beneficiary of the amounts provided or to be provided by such insurance contract or annuity, plus reasonable prejudgment interest on such amounts;

(c) Interest on a judgment lien shall accrue at the rate of 12 percent per annum. (d) If a judgment lien is not satisfied within 30 days of recording, it may be foreclosed and redeemed as provided in this title and V.R.C.P. 80.1. Unless the court finds that as of the date of foreclosure the amount of the outstanding debt exceeds the value of the real property being foreclosed, chapter 172 of this title shall apply to foreclosure of a judgment lien.

(a) Except as specifically provided by law, the rate of interest or the sum allowed for forbearance or use of money shall be 12 percent per annum computed by the actuarial method.

(c) A landlord shall return the security deposit along with a written statement itemizing any deductions to a tenant within 14 days from the date on which the landlord discovers that the tenant vacated or abandoned the dwelling unit or the date the tenant vacated the dwelling unit, provided the landlord received notice from the tenant of that date. In the case of the seasonal occupancy and rental of a dwelling unit not intended as a primary residence, the security deposit and written statement shall be returned within 60 days.

interest in US-VT is governed by 12 V.S.A. § 2903; 9 V.S.A. § 41a.