Massillon, OH asked in Landlord - Tenant for Ohio

Q: 1yr at residence We've lost thousands of dollars because of bedbugs we didn't know about moving in can we Sue?

He let someone move upstairs evicted them then not even a month later we get bedbugs. Landlord hasn't done anything we've lost thousands in furniture and others stuff. He threw powder down upstairs and nothing else. We were going to get someone to clean it for bedbugs but we practically have to move all of our stuff out and find somewhere to stay. The landlord said he'll pay for half but after the bugs are gone. Well it's $1,200 up front and we weren't the ones that brought the bedbugs in. There's a lot here the landlord won't do. He says he will not pay for us to store our stuff or put us up while they are cleaning for the bedbugs problem. Not only have we lost money on killing the bugs but our personal furniture as well.

The bedbugs are still here.

Now since we've been complaining he says he'll give us until the end of the month to move out even though we've paid our rent and everything that he's tired of hearing us complain.

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

A: You could sue, but the court would determine if the landlord had any liability. What does the lease say about paying for pest treatments? You can contact the local health department, which might issue an order to the landlord. If you give landlord written notice, you can then begin paying your rent on time each month into escrow with your local court. Check with the local court for the form and the process. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local attorney to assist you.

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