Can I remain in my apartment while my landlord needs access?

While your landlord may ask you to leave while she is there, she does not have the authority to make you leave. Usually I recommend that landlords...

As a commercial tenant, am I responsible for existing structural repairs to walls prior to moving in? Am I responsinle for fixtu

It will really depend on the terms of the lease agreement. Unlike with residential leases, almost anything goes in connection to commercial...

Can my landlord charge us rent after we return possession of the property? Can we be charged for repainting and carpet cleaning?

I recommend speaking to an attorney to see if you may have a case for wrongful withholding of a security deposit. If your landlord said you...

Landlord family always on property

Under the Ohio Landlord Tenant code your landlord is supposed to give you reasonable advance notice of his intent to enter the property. I would...

If no security deposit can landlord charge for painting

If the painting is the only issue, it would seem unlikely that your landlord would go through the hassle of filing a small claims suit against you...

There is no really good clear law on the subject of bed bugs in Ohio yet. In general I recommend hiring a pet control professional to perform an...

What can I do about my former landlord who did something evil?

There is probably not a lot that you can do in this situation. If your landlord is seeking money damages, you could file an answer and...

Can I sue for the amount withheld from my deposit?

Under Ohio law, a landlord who wrongfully withholds any part of a security deposit is liable for damages in the amount of twice the wrongfully...

What options do I have about my landlord not tending to the issues in my apartment?

I agree with the other attorney. The worst thing you can do is to stop paying rent and move out. If you want to leave, first try calling or...

Unfair housing eviction

If the agreement is in writing then it will still be enforceable if the manager you signed it with left. If it was not in writing, it will be much...