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They were aware before I moved in
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answered on Feb 2, 2024
In Ohio, landlords are required to make reasonable accommodations for tenants with disabilities under the Fair Housing Act. If your service dog assists with a disability, such as a physical or mental impairment, your landlord cannot legally require you to give up the dog. Additionally, if your... View More 
I have lived at my apartment for 7 years, paid my rent in full and on time the entirety of my time; they have filed an eviction notice on me for court on Feb. 7th. The manager called and stated that she made a mistake and to ignore the eviction papers from the sheriff but I received another... View More
answered on Jan 29, 2024
1. You should never ignore a pleading or Order from the Court. There is a very good chance that the manager made a mistake and that the eviction will not go forward. However, you should show up and make certain that it does not go forward.
2. You should appear at court with your... View More
Parking forcing causing tenants to park off property
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answered on Jan 4, 2024
The legality of a landlord's actions regarding parking may depend on the terms outlined in the lease agreement and local regulations. In Ohio, landlord-tenant laws typically cover issues related to the lease agreement, but parking arrangements might not be explicitly addressed. If the lease... View More
This left my mom trapped in her apartment and I could not get in because of the intercom system is not hooked up in her room there is nothing there. Is there something I can do this has been a problem and I have not been able to get into the building.
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answered on Jan 3, 2024
In your situation, addressing the malfunctioning intercom system in your mother's AMHA housing is a matter of both accessibility and safety. As a resident, your mother has the right to a habitable living environment, which includes proper maintenance of essential systems like intercoms,... View More
Landlord called CPS on me because my house was not clean. (I have suffered from a bad depression spell over the past month.) They also gave me a 3 day notice to vacate the premises. I have got the house cleaned but now it is a mess due to moving. No children are at home for the time being..they are... View More
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answered on Dec 20, 2023
In Ohio, you generally have the right to refuse entry to Child Protective Services (CPS) unless they have a court order or exigent circumstances. If CPS is investigating due to concerns about your home's cleanliness, it's crucial to address the issues promptly. However, you can discuss... View More
Rent or utlitilities. Do they have the right to enter my locked house then I am not home and remove items? As well as monitor and dictate what company i have?
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answered on Dec 17, 2023
No, if you are living in the house with the permission of the owners, even if you are not paying rent, they do not have the right to enter the home without proper notice when you are not there or remove items from the home. Here are a few key legal points that apply:
• You would be... View More
He struggles to pay his half of the rent, so much that three of his payments bounced for NSF. My apartment now requires us to pay in full with a cashiers check, meaning it will be all on me and I will just have to hope he pays me back. I'm not comfortable with this arrangement.
answered on Dec 14, 2023
Not likely to do accomplish this through small claims. First we need to know how the lease is written. IF the roommate is one of the lessees on the lease. If so, then you need to persuade the landlord to permit the roomate to get off the lease. Suing in small claims court cannot do that for... View More
answered on Sep 29, 2024
The terms of the land installment agreement should be in writing and recorded with the County Recorder.
Unless the contract allows the rent to be modified by the landlord, the landlord cannot change the amount of the rent or the term
I am trying to go home on an ankle monitor, my brother lives in my home and he has pending charges so they said I can not go there on an ankle monitor and I can not go there at all while he resides in my home. So I made plans to go stay at a friend's house. I then asked the halfway house if... View More
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answered on Sep 8, 2024
You have the right to ask for clarification and challenge the decision if you believe it's unreasonable or not based on actual regulations. If the halfway house is saying you can't go to your own home due to your brother's pending charges, they may be following a policy aimed at... View More
I have serious health issues, and I dont feel comfortable with someone going in and out without me watching what's being touched. Would I b able to walk through the house with them, I am a single female, I could get someone to b here with me, and stay out the way.
answered on Aug 16, 2024
You'll have to read your lease. Typically, the owner can have access with 24 hour's notice, and can request you leave during showings. Sorry you're dealing with this!
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answered on May 14, 2024
If the lease does not provide for an increase in rent during this time, then no.
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answered on Apr 16, 2024
I'm sorry to hear that you're dealing with rising rent and being charged for a utility you don't use. That sounds very frustrating. Here are a few thoughts and suggestions:
- Review your lease carefully to see what utilities are included in rent vs. billed separately. If gas... View More
He has not allowed me to have water service restored for almost 2 years has filed over 3 eviction and lost all of them. He has slandered my name so bad no other landlord will rent to me.
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answered on Apr 8, 2024
If you've had no water for two years and leave you can sue for constructive eviction. However, you have to actually leave to do that.
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answered on Apr 8, 2024
No, but it really is best practice. Otherwise they can be fairly easily contested.
I moved into Senior Apartments a year ago. At that time my rent was $645 a month. Now we are getting a 5% increase bringing it to $677. However, I am told that my rent last year was a mistake and should have been $677 and now they want another 5% increase bring it to $711. Do I have to pay this... View More
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answered on Mar 31, 2024
In this situation, there are a few important factors to consider:
1. Lease agreement: Review your original lease agreement to see if it specifies the rent amount and any provisions for rent increases. If your lease clearly states that your rent was $645, then the landlord should honor that... View More
I fell behind on payments to a storage facility after they more than doubled my monthly payment a few months into t lease but was able to come up with t money needed, including fees, before t auction. T mgr blocked my online account and refused to accept payment via cc by applying a clause for 3rd... View More
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answered on Mar 26, 2024
In the situation you've described, the doctrine of unclean hands could potentially be relevant. This legal principle suggests that a party cannot seek legal relief if they themselves have acted unethically in relation to the subject of the lawsuit. If the storage facility manager acted in bad... View More
Missed a rent payment, on the day it was past-due got an email from the property. Expected it to say I was late and would have three days to pay in accordance with state law and the lease. The landlord instead sent an eviction notice, stating I was to vacate the property within three days. Rent was... View More
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answered on Jan 11, 2024
A landlord may choose to give a three day notice upon failure to timely pay rent unless the lease says otherwise.
theres another sibling involved who is still residing in the home and I need them out. Water and electricity are shut off and it is uninhabitable. How do I get them out of the house? What are my next steps?
answered on Dec 20, 2023
Here in Ohio the answer depends on a number of factors. Being appointed the administrator of the estate is a good first step. If the sibling has established residency you may need to commence eviction proceedings to get them to leave.
All in all, I recommend sitting down with a qualified... View More
answered on Oct 16, 2023
Case law fills in the areas that are subject to interpretation within statutory law. Thus, the Court should follow both. This is why counsel is so important.
I lived in a place that we found out had toxic black mold and me and my family have been medically harmed by this. I asked the landlord to fix the issues and they refused, I complained to the health department and Fire Marshall and both told them they had to fix it due to serious health conditions... View More
answered on Oct 2, 2023
An Ohio attorney could advise best, but you await a response for two weeks. You may already be in touch with an Ohio attorney with the eviction. Consult with a local personal injury attorney about the best manner for handing the element of injury. Although the place of occurrence of an injury or... View More
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