Property Management
Vermont landlords who accept a security deposit must:
ADeposit it in any account of their choosing
BHold it in a separate, interest-bearing account and may be required to pay the tenant interest✓ Correct
CKeep it in cash in the rental office
DTransfer it to the Vermont housing fund
Explanation
Vermont requires landlords to hold security deposits in a separate account and may require payment of interest on those deposits, protecting tenants' funds from commingling with the landlord's operating funds.
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