Q: I applied for rental assistance and received a check that covered my entire lease.
I just received word that the check was a mistake and now I owe $4200. What can I do?
A:
With only the information provided, I cannot give you a more detailed answer; so, I suggest contacting your local legal aid association. Legal aid associations provide free of cost legal assistance to eligible people. Many of the legal aid societies have large landlord/tenant departments that may be able to assist you in dealing with both the entity that provided the rental assistance and your landlord.
Legal Aid Society of Cleveland: (888) 817-3777
Southeastern Ohio Legal Services: (330) 339-3998
Legal Aid Society of Columbus: (614) 224-8374
Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati: (513) 241-9400
Community Legal Aid: (330) 535-4191
Legal Aid of Western Ohio: 1-877-894-4599
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