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.... View More 
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... View More
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... View More
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... View More
He doesn't go to school or pay bills.
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.
I have an old front door, and 3 of the glass panels broke and there's also a half inch gap in my door and its frame. She even sent me text message stating those panels have been cracked for years why did they break all of a sudden. Its causing my bills to increase and its getting colder and... View More
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answered on Oct 26, 2022
Deposit your rent with your local municipal court and seek an order compelling the landlord to make repairs. DO NOT STOP PAYING RENT, just pay it to the court instead.
Cares act covered ally paid rent until October. I was just notified of this and I'm being kicked out now. Unethical?
answered on Oct 26, 2022
Either party can terminate a month-to-month lease for any reason (except for racial/religious discrimination) upon giving proper notice.
answered on Oct 24, 2022
Anyone can represent themself in court. Where landlords get in trouble is that it is unlawful for a person who is not a lawyer to represent anyone else including a corporate entity. So, if a non-lawyer landlord has created an LLC to manage the property, he or she cannot represent the LLC because... View More
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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.
answered on Aug 31, 2023
There are too many unstated facts to answer this questions. Are the couple both listed on the lease? If so, absolutely not. Who is paying the Landlord? Is there a subtenant agreement? The answer to each of these impacts the rights of each. Generally, if both are paying then both have rights... View More
I gave a verbal notification 50 days in advance. On day 44 of verbal tenant informed me that I had to give them a 30 day written. I did, that 30 days has now passed, what do I do next?
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answered on Jul 3, 2023
if a tenant does not vacate the property after proper notice, you can proceed with an eviction process. The next step would be to file an eviction lawsuit, also known as a forcible entry and detainer action, in the local court that has jurisdiction over the property.
My family and I signed a lease agreement two months ago. Payed already $5000.00 to the landlord for two months rent, deposit and last months rent. The landlord suddenly passed away three weeks into the lease. He does have a unemployed wife that has said she must go fight for the property in probate... View More
answered on Jun 2, 2023
You need to sit down with a lawyer and review the lease, the will (if any exists and has been filed), and whatever other documentation you have of the financials to get a clear picture of who owns what at this point. Are you even sure she has a right to the property at all? There may be other heirs.
I have a friend who needed a place to stay due to she became homeless. I told her no in the first place but she showed up anyway . I felt bad and told her she could stay just a couple of days she said 4 . I said ok as long as she stuck to some simple rules. She agreed on it and promised all these... View More
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answered on Apr 5, 2023
If she's physically attacked you, call the police and have her removed and get a restraining order.
If that doesn't work, you will need to evict her and go through your municipality's eviction process.
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?
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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.
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
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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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