Am I responsible for the repair costs or any other costs associated with the fire?

This is an interesting question for sure. To not insure a house is ridiculous, as a landlord policy is cheap. There are two issues here. One, is...

Can I sue to get it back

The answer is, "it depends". Your girlfriend cannot simply kick you out. Under the law, you voluntarily left. The landlord cannot simply take...

What, In Richmond Heights, Ohio, is the "rule" for how carpeting should look at the time of move-in for an apartment.

There is no "rule". While I appreciate your position, in general most people see the suit prior to moving in. Also, in regards to the late fee,...

I agree with Attorney Japp, however, the question is how do you get your neighbor to leave you alone. The answer to that question is very simple,...

Can my landlord require me to send another one or face eviction since she was the one who lost it? Do I have to send her a new 1

Interesting question. What if you gave her cash, and that blew out of her hands. I think that she has to reasonably wait the 90 days then you can...

Can my landlord evict me for not accepting the terms of a faulty new lease even if the previous (month to month) lease applies?

NO. Not as long as you pay your rent, or have no other notices of rent violations. Your month to month lease continues, until such time that it...

Under Ohio state law what is the time frame for return for deposit or partial deposit with list of repairs?

He has to return your deposit, or send you an itemized break down of what he is charging you for within 30 days of the lease ending. IF you...

Is landlord or tenant responsible for repair costs from 1) window damage from break-in attempt 2) frozen water line in garage?

My opinion would be that these are landlord issues. The tenant did not cause the damage. Do you have a police report on the alleged break in ? ...

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Do I just fight the action based on my paperwork, or do I fight it based on the fact they dismissed the original case?

To answer your question, NO. You were only there for the first cause of action, him seeking the property to be returned to him. The second cause...

How can I get my ex-husband to move out of my house? do I need to give him a eviction notice?

This is in interesting question, that may require more information. When did you and he divorce ? Did he move out at that time ? When did he...