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Q: i am renting a home my disabled child and disabled elderly mom both stay with me house unsafe want to break lease

House has had several several attempted break ins and perpetrators are on camera. Car has been vandalized repeatedly in driveway, house shot up prior to move in. House has prior record of violence lanlord wasnt forthcoming with this information. Constantly contacting police because of more... Read more »

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Q: I am a tenant ending lease 3/31. My current LL is ending their ownership but is still trying to handle move out.

I am moving out of my rental 3/31. The property is being sold. The tentative closing date is before 3/31. I got a text message from my current landlord saying they will be doing the move out walk thru one day after closing. When I asked wouldn't the other new owner actually own it at that... Read more »

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Q: I have an unwanted guest in my apt I'm on ssi disability and I've asked him to leave he says no and Said evict him

My landlord sent out a letter saying anyone who lives with u needs to be on the lease I want the unwanted guest out tho

Nicholas P. Weiss
Nicholas P. Weiss
answered on Mar 18, 2023

How did they become a guest? If you invited them to live with you, then you will need to go through the eviction process. If it's someone who just showed up then change the locks and call the police.

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Q: I have a problem with pests (roaches) in my apartment. How long do I have to allow the property manager to "work on the

issue before I call it quits and move out? My lease states I cannot get out of my lease for any reason. What do I do?

Nicholas P. Weiss
Nicholas P. Weiss
answered on Mar 18, 2023

In Ohio, a landlord has the sooner of "a reasonable time" or 30 days to correct any violations of which they are aware in writing before you can either 1) terminate the lease and move out; 2) escrow your rent or 3) sue for damages.

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Q: Is there a time frame for when a storage facility can take your things for nonpayment and with partial payment can they?

Fees were due 3-1. I asked storage if the unit was unlocked and was told to quit texting them. I want to know if they can empty my things and when that day is.

Their rental agreement:

“1. Rental payment: Tenant shall pay monthly rent on or before the 1st day of each month.... Read more »

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Q: Because of Medical Leave of Absence (MLOA) from Miami University and F1 visa, I cannot pay my rent, what I should do?

Dear Sir/ Madam,

I am a first year international Ph.D. student in Biology at Miami University. I am from Iran and during the second semester of my studying I got a Medical Leave of Absence (MLOA) from Miami University. My only problem is my lease contract with Miami Preserve student living... Read more »

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Q: Can a landlord fine their tenant for refusal of entry to the premises?

Landlord posts a notice on tenant's door between 5:30pm and 6:00pm, 3/1/2023 saying "March 2, 2023, between the hours of 10:00AM - 4:00PM we will be entering your home for an exterminating preventive treatment... A fee of $75.00 will be charged to your account if denied access to... Read more »

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Q: What to do when landlord is withholding his side of the paperwork for assistance with back rents because he wants us to

Pay him 589.00 for lawyer fees first before he drops the eviction which the court date is tommorow . he was adiment that I get into the office or else. Please answer

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Q: What should I do if my landlord was kinda forcing me to hurry up and get help from CAC for back rents.

He came to my door , and told me I was approved, then in the same breath ask me for 589.00 to stop. The eviction . I have court on the 28th. And the lady from CAC emailed me that he hasn't filled out and brought his paperwork in yet. I feel scared and worried to be evicted in a. Couple of... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Landlord - Tenant and Legal Malpractice for Ohio on
Q: Can I get a judges decision overturned & compensated for loss of wages, loss of everything we ever owned & owe for

My family has been stripped & had everything I've accrued in my life,my garage,car,tools,my kids CLOTHES,Pics of deceased mom,even our pet!

I caught a county commissioner employee stealing. After a long 6mnth harassment. We had a day in court but the judge decided we owed $2000... Read more »

James L. Arrasmith
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answered on Mar 2, 2023

I'm sorry to hear about your situation. It sounds like a difficult and unjust experience. To answer your question, it may be possible to appeal a judge's decision and seek compensation for losses, but it would depend on the specific circumstances of your case and the applicable laws in... Read more »

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Q: In the State of Ohio are you able to sue a tenant that is self-employed for unpaid rent?
Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Jan 13, 2023

Yes, you can sue any tenant for unpaid rent. What they do for a living is not relevant from a legal standpoint though it may be highly relevant to whether or not you can expect to get a judgment paid.

1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant and Personal Injury for Ohio on
Q: my landlord refuses to fix broken windows. there is mold growing in the house. holes sliver leading directly outside

sewage leaking out of toilet. and i fell through a hole and hit my hand/wrist and it’s bruised and swollen plus my leg is bruised from where i fell through the hole. we didn’t have heat and got covid due to the cold which was below freezing. and wild animals were freely entering our house. what... Read more »

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jan 12, 2023

An Ohio attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. I can only speak for the personal injury aspects of your question. I'm sorry about your injuries. You could reach out to attorneys to try to arrange a free consultation to discuss whether you have a viable... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant and Contracts for Ohio on
Q: I live in Ohio my property manager is trying to make me pay utilities that my lease says are covered by the landlord.

Is she allowed to do that when my lease clearly states “this is a utility y by the landlord”. My lease isn’t up until 4/30/23. Shes saying that there is new management and that she gave us a 30 day notice so we have to pay. Is this correct? I thought my lease was a binding agreement that... Read more »

Joseph Jaap
Joseph Jaap
answered on Nov 30, 2022

Some property managers act improperly. They sometimes demand that tenants make a payment not required by the lease. If you don't pay it, she could file to evict you. You could then take your lease to court, and if your lease does not require you to pay it, the judge could dismiss the... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Domestic Violence and Landlord - Tenant for Ohio on
Q: Can my abusive boyfriend evict me due to breaking up. He has harrassed me and followed me into the bathroom
Joseph Jaap
Joseph Jaap
answered on Nov 28, 2022

If you do not have a written lease, then he can evict you. An eviction is a permanent public court record that can make it difficult to rent from a landlord who checks the records, and most do. So avoid having an eviction filed.

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law and Landlord - Tenant for Ohio on
Q: We live in an OH duplex that is being sold. We have no lease. After year one they go M2M. Do we have any rights to stay?

The other tennant is new and has a lease until July of 2023. If the new owner wants to live in one half are we the one's that will be forced out? Our 13 year old is in special classes in this school district as well as counseling. It took a whole year to set up these badly needed services.... Read more »

Joseph Jaap
Joseph Jaap
answered on Nov 22, 2022

Without a written lease, a tenant is in a risky position. A month-to-month tenancy can be terminated by either tenant or landlord at the end of any rental period (typically the end of the month) by giving at least 30 days notice in writing to the other. If landlord gives notice, and tenant does... Read more »

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Q: I have a mental health illness and I want to break my lease less than 24 hours of moving in. Am I able to do so?

I took the keys on Friday November 11th around 3:30 pm and by Saturday the 12th at 11:00 am I told the property manager I wanted out of my lease. I signed a 12 month lease, and the place gives me severe anxiety to be in the unit, I haven’t moved all my belongings in yet, and I have 2 cats... Read more »

Joseph Jaap
Joseph Jaap
answered on Nov 15, 2022

A tenant can try to negotiate a lease termination with the landlord, but the landlord doesn't have to agree. The tenant wouldn't have a good basis for termination, unless a court finds tenant was not mentally competent to sign a lease. A tenant is not required to move in, but if tenant... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant and Personal Injury for Ohio on
Q: Can a landlord be sued if a tenant has a pit bull dog and it bites someone.
Stephen Arnold Black
Stephen Arnold Black
answered on Nov 6, 2022

Yes, if the landlord was negligent and knowingly allowed a dog with a vicious propensity to remain on the premises.

2 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Landlord - Tenant for Ohio on
Q: How do I evict my 18 year old child

He doesn't go to school or pay bills.

Joseph Jaap
Joseph Jaap
answered on Oct 28, 2022

You give notice to terminate his tenancy, and if he doesn't leave, you proceed with an eviction. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local attorney to do the eviction.

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