You must do a formal eviction process or tenant could sue you for unlawful eviction and collect damages. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local real estate attorney so it is done properly.

Generally, a truck driver is responsible to make sure he/she only travels through proper clearances. Accordingly, there is a legitimate argument that he/she was negligent. The owner of the property may also be negligent in maintaining a nuisance on their property and infringing upon the public... View More

Landlord did an illegal eviction. Sue landlord in small claims court for the value of lost property, alternate living costs, etc. The limit for a claim in small claims court is $6000. If more than that, sue in municipal court. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local attorney.

Sale by owner is not an excuse for tenant not to pay rent. Landlord could file an eviction and/or make an adverse entry on tenant's credit report, lowering tenant's credit score and making it difficult for tenant to rent from a landlord who checks the court records or credit scores.

An oral contract for the loan of money is enforceable in court. The promissory note could be introduced in court as evidence of the terms of the loan along with oral testimony that the money was loaned and received by the borrower with the borrower's promise to repay it.

If a tenant does not have a written lease, then landlord can terminate the tenant's occupancy at the end of the paid-up rental period by giving 30 days written notice. Landlord's reason for termination doesn't matter. If tenant doesn't leave, landlord can evict the tenant by filing with the court.

Ohio law allows a landlord access upon "reasonable notice," typically 24 hours, to show to prospective buyers or renters, and listing for sale or rent is not required. If you refuse, landlord could file to evict you, and at the eviction hearing, you could tell the judge your concerns... View More

Ohio law only requires that landlord must give "reasonable notice," but does not define what is reasonable beyond saying that 24 hours is "presumed" reasonable. https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-5321.04 Ohio law also requires landlords to keep the premises fit... View More

A tenant is only responsible for any damages beyond normal wear and tear. A landlord must give tenant an itemized list of damage within 30 days after tenant vacates. If tenant refuses to pay, then landlord can sue, but landlord must prove that the damage exceeds normal wear and tear. Routine... View More

He will have to evict you, if you’ve been living there but he can as you have no lease. If the defendant in your DV case put him up to this, the defendant has almost certainly violated the terms of a court no contact order which generally includes not doing anything to mess with the victim’s... View More

Some courts allow a tenant to evict an occupant. Other courts only allow a landlord to file an eviction. Check with your local court. But even if he cannot successfully evict you, he could still file it, even though it would later get dismissed. But an eviction filing, even if dismissed, is a... View More

If landlord accepts payment, landlord should dismiss the eviction complaint. But once filed, an eviction complaint is a permanent court record, even if dismissed. Check if your county has a process to remove dismissed evictions from the public record, so it doesn't make it difficult for you... View More

If a tenant has breached a term of the lease, then a 3 day notice can be given now, and if tenant doesn't leave, landlord can file an eviction. At the eviction hearing, the judge would determine if there was a valid basis. If a monthly tenancy is merely being terminated for convenience by... View More

You are only legally obligated to pay the rent specified in the written lease that you and landlord both signed. You'll have to work it out with the landlord. Take a copy of your written lease to the landlord and show them that your lease says $895. If you have overpaid, and landlord... View More

When a tenant vacates, landlord must give a tenant a written notice of any security deposit or money retained. Landlord must give the notice within 30 days after the tenant vacates. If not, then tenant can sue landlord in small claims court for the return of the money. If the tenant has given... View More

Sale or management change of property does not change the terms of an existing lease or terminate an existing lease. The new owner/manager takes the property subject to the leases in effect until the specified expiration date in the lease. But when that lease expires, the new owner/manager can... View More

You need to call the police and find out who said he could kick the door in, and if a police officer actually said that. If an officer actually did, you need to talk to the police chief. That is really bad advice for the police to give. Someone breaking in like that could get shot by the... View More

Ohio courts can make orders when parties are in the process of a divorce and they need to get rules in place quickly such as who will remain in the marital home or pay certain debts. As part of the court's temporary orders one party can be ordered to vacate the marital home and forced to find... View More

If you appear at the hearing and can prove that the landlord accepted rent payments from you, then the court might dismiss it. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local real estate attorney to review the facts, contact your landlord, and advise you.

Call the board of health. They might come out and issue an order to landlord. But if landlord is having Orkin come out already, that might satisfy the board of health. Ask Orkin what more needs to be done. If only one apartment is treated, the bugs can go next door, and then come back when the... View More