in and went went into Covid 19 to where we couldnt leave cause stay at home law.I try to work it out with him but he trying to charge me 2250 of 5 month back rent cause I was here but the lease wasnt in my name and he tried to get me sign a lease while a eviction was in process.Now with my brother... View More 
answered on Jul 1, 2020
If you and landlord did not sign a lease, then landlord must follow the proper eviction process by giving you notice, then filing an eviction.
But some landlords do not follow the proper process, and just lock tenants out. A tenant can sue landlord if that happens. Try to work it out... View More
Im uncomfortable with this because of two things. First I don't believe it is safe having strangers coming and going during COVID 19. Second I have a dog and do not want them coming in while I'm not there ( he's a loving dog never acted mean but don't want to take the chance).... View More
answered on Jun 29, 2020
You'll have to work it out with landlord. Ohio law requires tenant to allow landlord to show premises to prospective tenants, after giving "reasonable notice," typically 24 hours. But if you refuse because of the virus, there isn't much landlord can do. Propose to send photos to landlord.
Me and my husband are about to close on a house in Ohio. There is a tenant living in it. But her lease is up. Because of covid Ohio has the no evictions until July 1st. Does asking a tenant who’s lease is up to move so we can move in fall under that no eviction ruling even though we aren’t... View More
answered on May 26, 2020
If the lease is expiring, a landlord can ask tenant to leave by the expiration date, but if tenant doesn't leave, then landlord must file an eviction and wait for eviction hearings to resume. Evictions can still be filed in most courts - check with the court. Advise tenant that an eviction... View More
because of Covid. Now we are trying to pay the rent (March -current) but he would not accept it today. He said that he wanted us to now pay a deposit for our utilities and he wants to go through the building and make a detailed inventory list before we can get back in and open. We are in Oak Harbor... View More
answered on May 15, 2020
It depends on the terms of the written lease. Commercial leases typically allow landlords to seize the premises if tenant defaults, lock tenant out, and sell tenant's equipment and property to pay rent and any damages. Landlord does not have to accept late rent, and can terminate the lease... View More
Landlord is refusing to renew lease and asking for unfair terms for renewal. Asking us to move out in the middle of this pandemic
answered on May 13, 2020
If the lease is expiring, and if it does not have an automatic renewal or a renewal option, then it will terminate. Landlord can ask for whatever terms they want, and landlord has no obligation to renew it if tenant doesn't agree. So landlord could evict you if you don't vacate.... View More
He is supposed to have a lease through June 30th and the lease spells out that the security deposit shall not be used as last months rent. He wants to use security deposit for May rent and move out a month early, because he found a house that he's buying. He also stated his wife lost her job... View More
answered on May 5, 2020
OH court activity is suspended in Ohio. You can file an eviction complaint with the court, but an eviction hearing might not take place for a couple months. If tenant moves out sooner, that won't help you. But an eviction filing is a permanent court record that can make it difficult to rent... View More
He hasn’t been able to work since March 2020 and I have been furloughed since March as well. He is unable to get a student loan on his own and has no Co-signer. His rent for the school year was 10K, which is extremely expensive. His roommates have paid in full. His unpaid portion is now... View More
answered on May 4, 2020
If he doesn't pay his part of the rent so that the rent is not paid in full, then the landlord can file to evict all of them and sue all of them for the unpaid amount. Landlord can also make adverse entries on their credit records, lowering their credit scores and making it difficult to rent... View More
I moved in and signed a year lease in October of 2019. Two months ago he has people coming to look at the house and said he was planning on selling all of his rentals eventually, but not to worry everything was a process and would take time and I would have plenty of time to move out. Now he's... View More
answered on Apr 23, 2020
Landlord cannot legally force you out if you have a valid written lease that you both signed. Your lease remains in effect if landlord sells, and it is binding on any new owner until the expiration date specified in the lease. The new owner must honor the lease, must follow its terms, and... View More
I have explained that I am uncomfortable with anyone coming into my home during the stay at home order. They are now going to show my home on thursday. Do I have a right to refuse entrance for a showing during this time?
answered on Apr 22, 2020
OH law says that landlords can show the premises to prospective buyers by giving tenant reasonable notice, typically 24 hours. But there isn't much landlord can do if a tenant refuses -- other than filing an eviction. But OH courts are suspended, so they are not doing any evictions. It... View More
I'm asking because he purchased a house for my sister and I. My sister was getting a bunch of money through her divorce. I was living w my Dad who was going into foreclosure. So my brother bought a house. My sister was suppose to get her credit together since she was getting a bunch of money... View More
answered on Apr 20, 2020
He is the owner of the house, so yes, he can evict you. But OH courts are currently suspended for the virus, so there can't be an eviction hearing until courts re-open, so you have some time to find a new place. Work it out with him to avoid having an eviction filed against you. An eviction... View More
Can a Tenant legally keep owners out of their property because of this virus? Is that “reasonable”? They want us to wait till Ohio removes restrictions, but we are already short on time to find a suitable tenant and get it rented when they move out. It was the Tenants choice to not renew their... View More
answered on Apr 18, 2020
OH law allows landlord to show to prospective tenants after giving reasonable notice. If tenant refuses entry, you could call police, but they are unlikely to force tenant to comply - especially with the virus. So there might be no way for you to show it. OH courts are closed, except for... View More
I just want to move out but my lease says I will owe remainder of the lease? Do I have a leg to stand on here?
answered on Apr 12, 2020
You'll have to try to work it out with landlord. If you leave, landlord can sue you for rent and make an adverse entry on your credit report. Court activity is suspended in Ohio, so if you stop paying rent, landlord can also file an eviction, but it won't be resolved until after court... View More
She (landlord) keeps texting me a lot, saying someone will be moving in on april 1st 2020 even though we are set to go to court to have a judge hear the case which is set for after april 1st. Then says she wants rent money if Im going to stay and wait on the court date to take place. Can she... View More
answered on Mar 25, 2020
She can still demand payment, but if she accepts it, the court is unlikely to evict you unless there are other issues aside from non-payment. Accepting payment after filing for the eviction is basically settling the case. Someone else cannot move in before you go to court. Indeed, even if you lose... View More
Idea how I'm gonna pay yet. Can you tell me my rights as of now if any? She still expects her money
answered on Mar 20, 2020
Yes, rent is due on time as required by your lease. If not paid, landlord can begin an eviction, unless the state imposes a delay on evictions. Court activity has been suspended temporarily, except for emergencies. So any eviction will take several weeks. Try to work it out with landlord. With... View More
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