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 2026-10-15