I would suggest that you go back to the attorney who represented you in the divorce, have them review the divorce decree and give you an opinion on...

Worked as a sub-contractor under a verbal agreement for $100 a day wage, have not been paid, do i have a case for small claims?

Verbal agreements are enforceable in Ohio, although it will be a matter of he said/he said on the amount if the other party disputes that aspect of...

Am I Able To Call an Apartment Complex to Ask if a Tenant is currently living there/is in a lease?

Assuming making such an inquiry doesn't put you in violation of any court order (restraining or otherwise), merely making the inquiry isn't...

For both tenants on the lease have to be served eviction notices

Here is the statute which governs service of the eviction notice: http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/1923.04 They can accomplish service on all tenants...

Recently rented a home, and am wondering if it's legal to get charged by landlord for water heater rental if we pay water bill?

I agree with the other answers and would add that unless your lease specifically states that landlord can change the lease provisions without your...

I am selling my home but will be out of the country for the closing. I would like to give my Fiancee limited power of attorney.

I agree with my colleagues - would recommend first contacting the title agency who is handling the closing of the transaction. They generally have...

Can I deduct for labor hours from my leasing office that I rent my house from?

You can certainly try to get reimbursed for your time as well as your expenses, but in the absence of a written agreement from the landlord...

We rented a house when the landlord knew about a mice problem without informing us. Is this legal?

The landlord's obligations with regard to repair & maintenance of a rental property are contained in the lease and by statute. Here is a link to...

Rent Security Deposit Question

Here is a link to the Ohio statute governing security deposits - http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/5321.16. The tenant is required to leave a forwarding...

I agree with Mr. Abbott - a landlord is required to mitigate their damages and can only collect rent to the extent that they were unable to relet...