Steubenville, OH asked in Civil Litigation, Real Estate Law and Landlord - Tenant for Ohio

Q: I have a lease but it was never signed not taken by the realty company. They issued a three day notice but didn't file

They then issued a thirty day and then filed before the thirty day was up saying the original 3 day from before was still valid. Is this correct? And do I have any grounds considering no one in the house signed the lease

1 Lawyer Answer

A: Without a valid written lease, you are on a month-to-month lease which can be terminated by either party at the end of any month by giving 30 days advance notice. If tenant is not out by the 1st, then landlord gives a 3 day notice, and if tenant is not out in 3 days, landlord can file an eviction action. Or if rent is not paid, then only a 3 day notice is required before filing the eviction. Landlord might not have followed the proper procedure for giving notice. Go to the eviction hearing and take your chances, or use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local attorney to assist you.

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