Property Management

A Vermont tenant who withholds rent because the landlord has failed to make essential repairs is exercising which legal remedy?

AConstructive eviction
BRent escrow or rent withholding under Vermont's Residential Rental Agreements Act✓ Correct
CAdverse possession
DEminent domain

Explanation

Vermont's Residential Rental Agreements Act provides tenants with the remedy of rent escrow or withholding when landlords fail to maintain habitable conditions after proper notice. Tenants must follow statutory procedures to legally withhold or escrow rent.

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