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Rent control laws limit the amount a landlord can increase rents on existing tenants. Most states have laws that prohibit local governments from enacting rent control measures. But over 180 municipalities in the United States have rent control measures—and all of them are located in California, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Washington, D.C.

The state of Oregon has a statewide rent control law that limits annual rent increases to 7% plus the increase in the consumer price index.

As of the current knowledge cutoff in 2023, Vermont does not have statewide rent control laws that limit the amount a landlord can increase rents on existing tenants. Unlike Oregon, which has implemented a statewide rent control policy, Vermont allows landlords to set rental prices at market rates. However, landlords in Vermont are required to provide tenants with proper notice before increasing rent, typically 60 to 90 days, depending on the length of the tenancy. It's important for tenants and landlords in Vermont to check local ordinances as regulations can vary by municipality, although as stated, most rent control measures in the U.S. are concentrated in other specific states and municipalities outside of Vermont.

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