Findlay, OH asked in Criminal Law and Landlord - Tenant for Ohio

Q: have a property rental. Lease was signed 9 years ago. Has been great at paying rent on time.Property is dump now!

renter owes 4 months rent now. Cannot get answer on phone or leave message. No answer at door.

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

A: The lease probably has expired and tenant is now month to month. To get tenant out legally, you'll need to follow a proper eviction process. Deliver a 30 day written termination notice today or tomorrow to the premises terminating the lease on April 30. Keep a copy of the written notice. If not out on May 1, deliver a 3 day written notice to the premises. If not out, then file an eviction action on April 7. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local attorney to assist you.

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