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 
She (my mother) tells everyone that it's his house ...he gives her money when he can hes an artist (tattoo):and covid has put a huge issue as business goes but he does wait on her hand and foot ....can she kick him out with no notice no nothing no eviction papers
answered on Jul 21, 2021
If the proper eviction process is not followed, then he could sue her for unlawful eviction. It sounds like she needs help. If she is not mentally competent, and she has not executed a power of attorney, then someone might need to apply to become her guardian. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to... View More
I have left several messages with our current property manager but have yet to hear back from them. We have been legal tenants for just over 2 years with no issues. The landlord offered us a lease renewal, but we elected to decline and turned in a 60 day notice as is required in our lease. The... View More
answered on Jun 10, 2021
Your landlord would have to evict you, yes. But you don’t want an eviction just especially before you’re set to sign a new lease. After all, the new landlord may decide not to rent to you. So yes you have the legal right to get evicted, which would take longer than the two weeks, but that’s... View More
What are my rights?
answered on May 24, 2021
An owner can always sell property, even if leased to a tenant. But the buyer must honor the lease for the remainder of the lease term. The lease does not end when the property is sold, and so long as the tenant is not currently in default or does not breach the lease, there is no grounds for an... View More
Nowhere on the lease does it say they might sell the home. He said he would give her a good reference. Were in the middle of a pandemic. She can't find a home under stress and the landlord wants to start remodeling so he told her he really needs her to find a place. What are her rights
answered on Mar 29, 2021
The landlord must honor the terms of the written lease until it expires. But when the lease term expires, if the tenant does not vacate, then the landlord can file for an eviction. If the lease has already expired, then the landlord can give 30 days written notice to terminate the lease at the... View More
I am retired and have a disability; have lived in my current apartment for 31 years. During the pandemic, my rent was raised more then 10% of my then current rent; I was not on a lease. If I did not accept the lease, I would have had to pay $935.00 month to month. Their reason was, that they are... View More
answered on Feb 5, 2021
There is no restriction on raising rent when a lease expires. The moratorium on evictions only applies to non-payment of rent. It does not affect the amount of rent charged.
my cousin asked for a place to stay, and he lost his job now hes staying here not paying rent although there is no rent agreement he was just supposed to stay a couple days and leave he kept procrastinating till he got mail here now hes using squatters rights on us so he dosent have to leave, how... View More
answered on Jan 25, 2021
If you own the property, you can evict any occupant by following the proper eviction process. Check your local court for the notice and other forms to file for an eviction, or use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local real estate attorney to assist you, because you want to do it right the first... View More
my husband was laid off and his unemployment funds have been exhausted we received a 3-day notice to vacate the property that does not look like a legal document to me
answered on Jan 19, 2021
There is a moratorium on evictions for non-payment of rent if the tenant meets the CDC requirements and gives the landlord the required form. Check the CDC web site for the form and the requirements. The moratorium is set to expire 1/31/2021, but there is talk of extending it.
answered on Jan 19, 2021
There is a moratorium on evictions for those who cannot pay rent because of Covid if they meet the requirements of the CDC and file the form with the landlord. Check the CDC website for the form. If you qualify, then contact the landlord, who might agree to let you leave. Or if you qualify, you... View More
Im on Keytruda ( immune therapy ) even the common cold could kill , not to mention covid19 !
answered on Dec 16, 2020
Ohio law says a landlord can show to prospective buyers by giving reasonable notice - typically 24 hours. But the law doesn't specify a penalty for tenant if tenant refuses to let people enter. However, the landlord could then file an eviction, and the tenant would go to the eviction hearing... View More
My tenant is trying to have a photoshoot at my rental property (which she is being evicted from). Can I have this shut down if she does not provide Public Liability Insurance? Or is there any other legal route I can go to have this stopped? I do not want many people gathering in my property... View More
answered on Dec 11, 2020
There probably is no practical way to do that quickly. Court action can take days, weeks, or longer. You can't really threaten her with eviction if that is already in progress. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local litigation attorney who can review the situation and advise you of any... View More
my lease expired in Jan 2020 and the house is for sale. But according to the paperwork from the courts, it will go to sheriff's sale. Do I need to move? Can I be evicted? Should I still pay rent to the landlady?
answered on Nov 16, 2020
If sold at sheriff's sale, you'll have to talk to the new owner about staying. But the owner can ask you to leave, and evict you if you don't, although some tenants might be protected from eviction because of the limits on evicting some tenants because of the virus.
I have 2 children 1 that may be high risk . She is also making me remove my dog from the premises for showings.Can I refuse entry to protect me and my family?
answered on Sep 25, 2020
Ohio law allows landlord to do showing after giving reasonable (24 hour) notice. But there isn't anything landlord can do to force you, if you refuse for health concerns. but landlord could file an eviction. Try to work it out with landlord.
It’s too much maintenance work that he has to do. Due to the pandemic am I obligated to leave?
answered on Sep 8, 2020
If you don't leave when your lease expires, then the landlord can file an eviction. Various courts and actions by the federal government have been suspending some evictions, which might delay the eviction process. But you can't count on that. You'll have to check with your local... View More
Our lease ended a couple months ago and fell into a month-to-month basis. We just received a non-renewal notice without explanation and have 30 days to leave. I have two kids and I’m pregnant now. Can I fight for more time to find a new home because of my pregnancy even though we are no longer on... View More
answered on Aug 27, 2020
Pregnancy does not provide any legal right to stay beyond the expiration or termination of the lease. You can try to negotiate with the landlord about it, but if the landlord does not allow you to stay, landlord can file an eviction. An eviction is a permanent public record that can make it... View More
After renting a house for 8 years in perfect standing, my landlord decides he wants to sell the house i'm in during this pandemic. I and other members of my family have underlining health conditions that makes covid-19 more dangerous. Like i said i live in Erie county Ohio which is currently... View More
answered on Aug 24, 2020
Ohio law allows landlord to show prospective tenants or buyers after giving reasonable notice to a tenant. That law has not been amended for the pandemic. If you refuse entry, the landlord could try to evict you. But landlord is not allowed to force entry to show the house. Tell the landlord... View More
I've told him my concerns (that I don't want strangers in my house during the pandemic) and we're leaving the premises in 43 days. He's unwilling to show the house virtually as well. What can I do? I'm scared for my well-being and that of my unborn child.
answered on Aug 18, 2020
Ohio law allows landlord to show to prospective renters by giving 24 hours notice. But the law does not specify a penalty for tenant if tenant refuses. If tenant refuses, landlord could file to evict tenant. It is unlikely that the eviction process can be completed in 43 days, as the landlord... View More
The employee on the phone says an eviction has been sent out but I have not received one, not sure what I should do.
answered on Jul 30, 2020
If you have not paid rent, then you can be evicted. Some evictions have been prevented by federal rules on landlords during the virus, but you should either make arrangements to pay and stop the eviction process, or make arrangements to move elsewhere since the landlord has begun the eviction... View More
Company lost money order after move in. Instructed me to request refund from western union, there has been delays due to Covid-19 and rental company giving inaccurate information about what money order was lost. Constantly being harassed by notices posted on my door and emails stating I need to pay... View More
answered on Jul 27, 2020
They can't force you out. They would have to evict you to get you out, and that could take weeks. So don't let them bully you. Try to get the refund a soon as possible. If you make any rent payment, be sure to always get a signed receipt. Otherwise, you can't prove you paid, and... View More
answered on Jul 7, 2020
Ohio law allows landlord to enter for inspection after giving reasonable notice, and to enter at any time in an emergency. The law has not been amended during the pandemic. If you do not work it out to allow entry, such as you leaving the premises during the inspection, or having landlord wear a... View More
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