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.

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Answered on 11/30/13, 10:31 pm


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