Akron, OH asked in Civil Rights, Landlord - Tenant and Criminal Law for Ohio

Q: My ex and police said I can't get my things out of the house we share

I left my ex boyfriend because I caught him using drugs. I went to go back to get my things he changed the bolt lock on the door. I am on the lease. He said he had me taken off. A police officer said I'm not aloud to remove anything. Also they are now selling my things. What can I do to get my things. I'm in akron ohio

1 Lawyer Answer
Joseph Jaap
Joseph Jaap
Answered
  • Landlord Tenant Lawyer
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • Licensed in Ohio

A: Talk to the landlord. Did you sign the lease with the landlord as a tenant, or were you merely listed on the least as a permitted occupant? If you were only an occupant, then ex and landlord can try to exclude you, but without following the proper eviction process, they might be held liable if you sue them. If you were an actual tenant who signed the lease, then you have a legal right of entry, but you would have to go to court to get an order. You also can sue your ex for selling your property. Report that to the police as conversion or theft. But the police might not help, since you already talked to them. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to consult a local attorney who can contact landlord and ex, and advise them of adverse legal consequences if you sue them. Act quickly.

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