Toledo, OH asked in Landlord - Tenant for Ohio

Q: Can I sue my landlord for mental duress?

I have notified our property management, as well as maintenance, that I need at least a few hours notice before someone shows up to my apartment because I have severe PTSD. They have sent maintenance without notice multiple times since, and continue to ignore requests for prior notice. This has caused me to have several episodes and much stress. Is this something I can sue over? It's been over a year of this same situation and I just can't get them to listen. There are other issues, and at this point, this effects my day to day life in many negative ways.

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Nicholas P. Weiss
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  • Landlord Tenant Lawyer
  • Cleveland Heights, OH
  • Licensed in Ohio

A: Your landlord is required to give advanced notice, usually 24 hours, before sending people absent an emergency. You can refuse to have the contractors come in without this notice.

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