Hilder v. St. Peter, 478 A.2d 202 (1984)

Citation: Hilder v. St. Peter, 478 A.2d 202 (1984)
Parent Document: Hilder v. St. Peter, 478 A.2d 202 (1984)
Jurisdiction: Vermont (state)
Effective Date: 1984-02-03
Original Source: https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/2315224/hilder-v-st-peter/ ↗

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In determining whether there has been a breach of the implied warranty of habitability, the courts may first look to any relevant local or municipal housing code; they may also make reference to the minimum housing code standards enunciated in 24 V.S.A. § 5003(c) (1)-5003(c) (5). A substantial violation of an applicable housing code shall constitute prima facie evidence that there has been a breach of the warranty of habitability. “[0]ne or two minor violations standing alone which do not affect” the health or safety of the tenant, shall be considered de minimus and not a breach of the warranty. Javins v. First National Realty Corp., supra, 428 F.2d at 1082 n.63; Mease v. Fox, 200 N.W.2d 791, 796 (Iowa 1972); King v. Moorehead, supra,

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