I've been renting a house on a month to month lease for about 4 years now and they have decided to raise the rent.

Your landlord is permitted to raise the rent with 30 days notice. Second, your landlord could actually terminate your tenancy with 30 days...

My roommate is threatening to kick me off our lease but I am refusing to move out because he owes me $1,200+ in back rent/bills.

Your roommate has no authority to remove you from the apartment. Similarly, you have no authority to remove him. The landlord is the only person...

If a tree with termites falls on your car during a storm and you are parked outside of your apartment who is responsible?

Your car insurance company is likely responsible. Like you said, "you can tell now that the tree is down that it has termites." Until the tree...

Is it legal for a landlord to take security deposit for items and normal wear and tear from the tenant if it is not in the lease

Landlord/Tenant law is governed by Ohio Revised Code 5321. Specifically, your obligations as a tenant are covered by R.C. 5321.05 and security...

I previously asked a question about contempt 48 hours ago - why would it not be answered?

I am not sure what question you asked, but there are numerous reasons why your questions could have gone unanswered. First, attorneys volunteer...

Which of these Motions best to file- Limine, Dismissal, and Summary Judgement? What other motions related to the list?

Most likely, none of the above. A motion in limine is a motion filed by a party to a lawsuit which asks the court for an order or ruling limiting...

I was battered by my brother. I called the police but no charges were filed. Police refuse to release the police report/statemen

You do not need a subpeona to obtain a police report. Police reports are public records. You may have to follow the police departments standard...

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Should my friend hire a new attorney?

I am sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but .59 is not under the legal limit in Ohio. To the contrary, .59 is so far above the legal limit (.08),...

Attorney Sauter is absolutely correct. There are several potential tort claims that your could pursue, but collecting on a judgment from a 20...

Can I sue my college?

You most likely do not have a case. I am not aware of any published or unpublished opinions in the state of Ohio where a DeVry student has...