Vermont Rent withholding / escrow
Can a tenant withhold rent for repairs in Vermont?
If the landlord fails to fix a habitability problem within a reasonable time after actual notice, and the problem materially affects health and safety, the tenant may withhold rent for the period of noncompliance.
Verified Source: 9 V.S.A. § 4458(a)(1) · last checked 2026-10-23
Same topic in neighboring states
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