Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Virginia
Does a renter of a house have the right to not pay rent until the landlord fixes repairs they refuse to fix
Asked on 11/30/13, 8:46 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson
Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson
No, not necessarily. He may, however, be able to assert what's
termed a rent escrow account with the local general district
court under such circumstances into which he would pay his
rent until such repairs are finally made by the landlord.
Answered on 11/30/13, 10:31 pm
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