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Goodwin v. Franklin (2012)

Citation
Goodwin v. Franklin (2012)
Parent Document
Goodwin v. Franklin (2012)
Jurisdiction
Vermont (state)
Effective Date
2012-12-20
Original Source
https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/4489763/goodwin-v-franklin/ ↗

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Due to Landlord’s breach, Tenants are entitled to the additional remedy of
withholding rent pursuant to 9 V.S.A. § 4458(a)(1) “for the period of the
noncompliance.” On January 17, 2012, Tenants wrote Landlord a letter, informing him
that the water was not flowing again, and that absent response by February 1, 2012,
Tenants “will take appropriate steps with the Court.” There is no evidence that any steps
were taken in accordance with this letter. An appropriate step in such a case, however, is
to withhold rent. Tenants are thus entitled to withhold rent as of February 1, 2012 until
the “period of noncompliance” terminates.