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It occurred to me that I’ve never been included on a lease of any sort for this house, and my mother has paid enough rent to the owner to have paid for the house twice over. Recently he’s casually mentioned that he’s thinking about selling the house & honestly I’m infuriated that he... View More 
answered on Aug 8, 2022
A tenant under a lease cannot claim adverse possession in those circumstances, because the occupancy under a lease is not "adverse" to landlord, but with landlord's permission. The landlord has no obligation to offer the tenant an opportunity to buy the property, unless there is a... View More
I own the house. He's physically and emotionally abusive daily. He's been in detention over a dozen times in the past 5 years. He's been in short term psychiatric stays in excess of a dozen times as well. Law enforcement has been to our home multiple times and I do not feel safe.... View More
I lived at said property for 5 years, when i moved in the property was not cleaned nor was carpet and paint renewed. Garage had damages as well as front porch. Landlord never addressed issues. Upon leaving property after 60 day notice, 5 weeks after vacated property landlord brought a hand written... View More
answered on Aug 5, 2022
Under Ohio law, landlord has 30 days to return the security deposit and itemize any deductions. If tenant provided landlord with a forwarding address, then tenant can sue landlord for 2x the security deposit plus attorney fees.
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but loosely provides in kind exchange in terms of buying food, doing some housework. There was no initial tenant agreement.I want him gone in 30 days. Is 30 termination of tenancy sufficient? This is in Ohio.
answered on Aug 4, 2022
An occupancy without a written lease is considered month to month tenancy, which can be terminated at the end of any "rental period" by giving at least 30 days' written notice. A rental period is usually a calendar month, when rent is due on the 1st of each month. So a proper... View More
I purchased my home, but the lot on which it was located is a rental. I was curious if my landlord decided to sell the lot, and I couldn’t afford to physically move my home what would I do? My landlord is getting old, and I worry if he dies or sells I will lose my home.
answered on Jul 25, 2022
If you do not have a solid, long-term, written lease agreement that is signed and notarized, then a new owner could ask you to leave when your lease expires. A lease that could last more than 3 years must have the signatures of landlord and tenant notarized, or else it could be terminated. Use... View More
answered on Jul 20, 2022
It depends on what your lease says about rent increases, and if it requires advance notice about rent increases. If you are month to month tenant, and you don't pay the increased rent amount, then landlord could terminate your occupancy at the end of the next month by giving 30 days'... View More
In Ohio. He's been in the nursing home for 2 months, refuses to send me any notification of whether he plans to return. Isn't paying rent. There's no lease, and never was one because he is my father, and I was helping him out. His things are still there, but he isn't. He will... View More
answered on Jul 8, 2022
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.
A power outage occurred. The power company was repairing a transformer. A semi went by, had to get over as far as possible to get by the power company vehicle and in the process it ripped a line/pole/box/meter down onto my car. The power company employees said it occurred because the pole was too... View More
answered on Jul 8, 2022
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
answered on Jul 7, 2022
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.
answered on Jul 6, 2022
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.
answered on Jun 30, 2022
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.
So, my landlord is my grandmother. She has been for the
past year. We have had no problems at all during this time
up until recently when we had a death in the family and
custody issues over my nieces. She wants custody while
my parents want custody. Well, today she... View More
answered on Jun 24, 2022
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.
My landlord had people viewing the outside of our duplex without us knowing and i asked if she was selling the duplex and she said it was just word of mouth and it wasn’t listed for sale. 5 days later she tells me she is having people come in to view the inside, can she do this if it’s not... View More
answered on Jun 21, 2022
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
This is not a24-48 hr heads up My inspection notice is for June 6-20 from 9-6pm including weekends..
Is this allowed?? I’m researching and see you have to have a24-48 hour heads up when knowing if someone is to be entering your apartment and this doesn’t feel like a heads up. Inspection... View More
answered on Jun 6, 2022
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
I’m charged over 13,000$
Deposit, rent credits so it’s 10,900
But I feel charged are extremely excessively high
Like paint 600$ Carpet? New doors, trim?
So where would I stand?
answered on May 16, 2022
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
I and my sons have been living here since October of 2021. The landlord and lease holder refused to out us in a lease. I had the lease holder arrested for domestic violence against me. After which the landlord wrote me note saying I could stay. Two days later, after speaking with my abuser, lease... View More
answered on May 15, 2022
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
My girlfriend and I live together in a house she rented. We agreed to split bills. I guess when she rented it her father helped her get the place.
He is also on the lease. For whatever reason he wants me out. He doesnt live here never has.
But he isnt the landlord. So what rights... View More
answered on May 4, 2022
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
answered on May 2, 2022
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
I am a live-in landlord in Ohio. I rent rooms in my home month-month. My tenant paid first and last month's rent to move in but broke the term of his lease on day one. At that time, I gave him 60 days written notice to move out. He hasn't paid me since then. I didn’t want him to because... View More
answered on May 2, 2022
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
My signed lease states rent payment of $895.00. But the set rental price is $995.00 on their website and online resident portal. Does the leasing office legally owe me for overpayment? Can it be applied to my next months rent?
answered on Apr 27, 2022
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
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