Q: Can parents evict me in Ohio over false claims about my dog?
I received a 3-day eviction notice from my parents, who claimed my dog was destroying their house, even though my dog was with me the entire time. I do not pay rent or contribute financially to the household. Can they legally evict me under these circumstances?
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In Ohio, even though you are living with your parents and not paying rent, they still have the right to ask you to leave. Since there’s no formal rental agreement or lease in place, your parents could ask you to leave as a guest or occupant at any time, especially if they feel uncomfortable with the situation, even if the claims about your dog aren’t true. The 3-day eviction notice they gave you is part of a process that allows them to remove you from their home.
It’s important to consider that, without a formal rental contract, you don’t have the same legal protections as a tenant who’s paying rent. The notice they’ve given you is a simple way to request that you leave quickly. However, if you believe their claims about the dog are false, you may want to have a calm conversation with them to clear things up.
If you can’t reach an understanding, and they are insistent on eviction, it’s best to start looking for another place to stay. If they don’t follow the legal eviction process correctly, you could challenge it, but this typically involves more complex legal steps. For now, resolving the issue through discussion is likely the quickest route.
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