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My Tenants Have Not Paid Rent In Several Months. Can I Turn Off Their Utilities?

No. A landlord who wants to force tenants to move must go through court and follow the dispossessory process. A landlord who suspends a tenant`s utility service prior to the final judgment in a dispossessory action has broken the law and may be subject to a fine up to $500.

My Tenant Was Served With The Dispossessory Warrant By Tack And Mail Service. The Tenant Did Not File An Answer. The Court Says They Can't Issue A Money Judgement.

A dispossessory warrant taken due to non­payment will usually request possession and a judgment for the amount of rent owed. If the dispossessory warrant is served by tack and mail service, a copy being placed on the door and a second copy sent by mail, the court cannot issue a money judgment. However, if the […]

Can You Have An Oral Lease Agreement?

Yes, but only for one year. A lease for more than one year must be written and signed by the tenant and landlord. Oral lease agreements can be from month to month or year to year. Oral leases for more than one year are not legal. What You Must Agree On If You Make An […]

What About Drug Activity In Rental Housing?

In 1990, Ohio added provisions to the Landlord Tenant Law which require landlords to evict tenants when the landlord has information from a law enforcement officer, based on a legal search, that the tenant, the tenant’s guest, or a member of the tenant’s household is involved in drug activity in connection with the premises. In […]

Does Rent Control Apply In Ohio?

There is no government control over rents in Ohio, except in subsidized housing programs. In the case of a month­to­month rental agreement, the landlord must give a full 30 days notice before increasing rent. In the case of a written lease, the landlord may not increase rent during the term of the lease. The Ohio […]

Who Is Liable For Personal Property That Is Damaged Or Destroyed By Water From A Leaky Roof Or Broken Pipe?

Generally, a landlord will not be liable for damages to personal property arising from a leaky roof or broken pipe. Most rental contracts provide that the tenant is responsible for these losses and the courts enforce the landlord’s position. The best thing for a tenant to do is to purchase a renter’s insurance policy.

Can A Tenant Appeal An Eviction Action And Stay In The Premises?

Yes. As a matter of law in Pennsylvania, all District Justice judgments are appeal­able as a matter of right, regardless of a legal reason for appeal. A tenant who wishes to stay must pay either 3 months rent or the actual rent in arrears to the Court in order for an appeal to act as […]

How Do I Get A Refund Or Replacement From The Manufacturer?

Replacement ­ The manufacturer may offer to replace your original vehicle; however, you do not have to accept the offer. You may say NO and demand a refund. If you do accept a replacement vehicle, and the original vehicle was financed by the manufacturer, its subsidiary or agent, the manufacturer must make sure that you […]

California Certified Arbitration Programs

In California, some manufactureres voluntarily seek certification of their arbitration programs from the Department of Consumer Affairs Arbitration Review Program.These state­certified arbitration programs hear and render decisions about consumers warranty problems with their vehicles. The Arbitration Review Program monitors these programs for compliance with state and federal laws and investigates consumer complaints about their operations. […]

What Is A Lemon?

A vehicle that continues to have a non­conformity that substantially impairs its use, value, or safety. Generally, if the car has been repaired 4 or more times for the same non­conformity within the Warranty Period and the non­conformity has not been fixed, the car qualifies as a Lemon. All state Lemon Law differ so you […]