Property Management
Under the VRLTA, if a Virginia landlord fails to make a required repair within 21 days of written notice, a tenant may:
AMake the repair and deduct up to $1,500 from the next month's rent
BMake the repair and deduct up to one month's rent or $1,500, whichever is greater✓ Correct
CImmediately terminate the lease
DStop paying rent entirely
Explanation
The VRLTA allows the tenant to arrange for repairs after the landlord fails to act within 21 days (or emergency repairs immediately) and deduct up to the greater of one month's rent or $1,500 from future rent.
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