Virginia Rent withholding / escrow
Can a tenant withhold rent for repairs in Virginia?
A tenant may file a 'tenant's assertion' in general district court over serious unremedied conditions, but only after written notice and a reasonable time to fix (more than 30 days is presumed unreasonable). The tenant must pay rent into the court within 5 days of each due date.
Verified Source: Va. Code § 55.1-1244 · last checked 2026-10-23
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