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Ohio Residential Landlord Tenant Law Understanding Lease Agreements
Understanding Residential Landlord/Tenant Lease Agreements in Ohio
Free Legal Aid provides useful information about eviction. In addition to the video here, be sure you check out other resources.
Can I still evict when tenant files for bankruptcy
In these situations where the tenant claims to have filed bankruptcy, a landlord must determine if that is actually the case. Oftentimes, it is at the eviction hearing that the tenant notifies the landlord for the first time that he or she has filed for bankruptcy. check to learn more.
Tenant Defenses to Evictions in Ohio
Before filing an eviction lawsuit for nonpayment of rent or violation of a lease clause, the landlord must first give the tenant a three-day notice to leave or face eviction proceedings. A tenant facing an eviction in Ohio for nonpayment of rent or lease violations may have several defenses available to challenge the eviction. check to learn more.
This Ohio 3 Day Eviction Notice gives the tenant 3 business days to leave the premises, or else the landlord can file an Eviction Lawsuit. Most tenants will comply with the demand in the 3 Day Notice, but some do not. check to learn more.