Property Management
Vermont's tenant's right to withhold rent (rent escrow) is available when:
AThe tenant disagrees with the rental rate
BThe landlord fails to maintain the property in a habitable condition after proper notice✓ Correct
CThe tenant wants to make improvements
DThe market rents have decreased
Explanation
Vermont law allows tenants to seek rent escrow through the court when a landlord fails to maintain habitable conditions after proper notice, withholding rent until repairs are made, with the funds held by the court.
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