Loveland, OH asked in Real Estate Law and Landlord - Tenant for Ohio

Q: I paid a holding fee for an apartment which switched management. The apartment is no longer available. Who owes me the $

Management A owned the complex in which I paid them $150 holding fee. When they sold to the new management, the new management had called me and said that the apartments were neglected and there wouldn’t be one for me. Which management company owes me the holding fee?

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

A: One or the other owes you the refund. The former owner probably credited all the deposits to the new owner. So contact the new owner, and if they refuse, contact the old owner.

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