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Roomate kicking me.out after residing here for more then 2yrs

Answered 4 years and 8 months ago by Andrew Allen Popp (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
I'm moving this question to landlord/tenant to ensure this email gets in front of the right people.
I'm moving this question to landlord/tenant to ensure this email gets in front of the right people.

My son's friend moved out 10 weeks ago. He still has stuff here. Can I get rid of his stuff?

Answered 4 years and 9 months ago by Andrew Allen Popp (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
You may want to sit down with a landlord-tenant attorney to draft up a letter to your son's friend.  You generally need to give him reasonable notice and ability to remove his things.  If he refuses, then it can be abandonment.  The specifics of how this all plays out and what would be needed for your particular situation would need to be addressed in a formal consultation with an attorney.  Here is a link to a helpful article. Best of luck. https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/handling-tenants-abandoned-property-ohio.html    ... Read More
You may want to sit down with a landlord-tenant attorney to draft up a letter to your son's friend.  You generally need to give him reasonable... Read More

I am a tenant I am being evicted I have a court date next week can I get a continuance without going to court

Answered 5 years and 7 months ago by Nicholas Prescott Weiss (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
It is unlikely that you can get a continuance. However, there are numerous prohibitions on evictions right now do to COVID that may prevent an eviction. You may qualify for one or more of them.
It is unlikely that you can get a continuance. However, there are numerous prohibitions on evictions right now do to COVID that may prevent an... Read More

Can the police escort me out of my father's house

Answered 5 years and 8 months ago by Stephen Howell Jett (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
No.  He needs to evict you. Does he own the house, or do others also have ownership interest in the house? Please let me know if yoiu would like to discuss. Best, Stephen H. Jett 440-821-8515 sjett@jett.law www.jett.law
No.  He needs to evict you. Does he own the house, or do others also have ownership interest in the house? Please let me know if yoiu would... Read More

What do I have to do to legally make her move?

Answered 5 years and 8 months ago by Stephen Howell Jett (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
You can evict her. But you must first give her a 30-day month to month termnination notice, followed by a 3-day eviction notice. Please let me know if you would like to discuss. Best, Stephen H. Jett 440-821-8515 sjett@jett.law www.jett.law
You can evict her. But you must first give her a 30-day month to month termnination notice, followed by a 3-day eviction notice. Please let me know... Read More

landlord rights

Answered 5 years and 8 months ago by Stephen Howell Jett (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
I would argue that he has abandoned the property.  He clearly hasn't cared about it for months, and now wants it back. The question is do you really care?   Have you tried to relet the premises? Does he owe you rent? Please let me know if you would like to discuss. Best, Stephen H. Jett 440-821-8515 sjett@jett.law www.jett.law... Read More
I would argue that he has abandoned the property.  He clearly hasn't cared about it for months, and now wants it back. The question is do you... Read More

Hello I have had a ongoing issue with my apartment manager with her calling me numerous times while I am at work and also coming over to my door and k

Answered 5 years and 8 months ago by Stephen Howell Jett (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Yes, you have rights. As you and I discussed by phone, I stand ready to assist you. I think we can put a stop to this quickly through a letter to the landlord, advising her of her breach of the lease (right of quiet enjoyment) by harrssing you. Once again, please let me know if you would like me to assit you with this. Best, Stephen H. Jett 440-821-8515 sjett@jett.law... Read More
Yes, you have rights. As you and I discussed by phone, I stand ready to assist you. I think we can put a stop to this quickly through a letter to... Read More

How do I get an unwanted guest out of my home that's all pay pay rent nothing all he does run in and out of the house does nothing to help me food or

Answered 5 years and 8 months ago by Nicholas Prescott Weiss (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
File a complaint for eviction against them. You will need to give them a three day notice and file after they refuse to vacate.
File a complaint for eviction against them. You will need to give them a three day notice and file after they refuse to vacate.

How should I begin the process of removing an occupant from a home as I take possession after a foreclosure sale.

Answered 5 years and 9 months ago by Nicholas Prescott Weiss (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
If the owner hasn't vacated then you will need to file a writ of possession in the foreclosure case. You will need to use a lawyer for this as you are an LLC, and outside of small claims you can't represent the company. There is a three day notice provision that you will have to serve on the former owner, and then you can proceed with your writ. The process is very similar to how an eviction works.... Read More
If the owner hasn't vacated then you will need to file a writ of possession in the foreclosure case. You will need to use a lawyer for this as you... Read More

Can I be forcibly removed?

Answered 5 years and 9 months ago by Nicholas Prescott Weiss (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
If your friend has already moved out then you should apply to rent the apartment. If either your friend or the landlord are seeking your eviction, they can certainly do that since you aren't on the lease.
If your friend has already moved out then you should apply to rent the apartment. If either your friend or the landlord are seeking your... Read More

My landlord has a camera pointing at my door and records who comes to my home, he is trying to evict me for having too much traffic is that legal?

Answered 5 years and 11 months ago by Nicholas Prescott Weiss (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
This is going to depend on the language of the lease. While he can't record inside your premises, recording the door itself is likely permissible. If he has language in the lease about excessive guests then he may be able to begin an eviction. It is more likely that he is attempting to establish that there are other people living there, which would likely be a breach of the lease.... Read More
This is going to depend on the language of the lease. While he can't record inside your premises, recording the door itself is likely permissible. If... Read More

how long can you leave a car set before home owner can have it removed if living at the home and was never evicted

Answered 5 years and 11 months ago by Nicholas Prescott Weiss (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
It's not clear from your question that she removed the truck or had someone else remove it. If she did, and you were lawfully keeping your truck there, then yes you could sue her for taking the truck. The cause of action would be conversion.
It's not clear from your question that she removed the truck or had someone else remove it. If she did, and you were lawfully keeping your truck... Read More

I own a house in Ohio which my son lives in His girlfriend moved in for 6 years. Now they are having troubles. I have no lease or rental agreement.

Answered 5 years and 11 months ago by Nicholas Prescott Weiss (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
If there is no written lease then she is by default a month to month tenants. You will need to give her 30 days notice that you are cancelling the lease, and then give her a three-day notice to vacate. If she doesn't leave, then you can file an eviction complaint with your local court.
If there is no written lease then she is by default a month to month tenants. You will need to give her 30 days notice that you are cancelling the... Read More

President said no evictions?

Answered 6 years ago by Nicholas Prescott Weiss (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
The federal prohibition on evictions applies ONLY to HUD backed rentals (Section 8). Any other landlord can operate business as usual.
The federal prohibition on evictions applies ONLY to HUD backed rentals (Section 8). Any other landlord can operate business as usual.

Ongoing water leak

Answered 6 years ago by Nicholas Prescott Weiss (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Your best bet is to deposit your rent with the court until the landlord makes the necessary repairs. Under Ohio law, you cannot withhold rent for defects, but you CAN put them on notice (which you did) of the defect and give them thirty days to repair it. If they don't repair it within that time period, you can deposit your rent monthly to the courts rather to the landlord. The landlord then has to petition the court to retrieve teh money with proof that they actually remedied the issue. The court can also withold some of the money for breaching your right to quiet enjoyment of the premises due to the water leak from teh upstairse bathroom.... Read More
Your best bet is to deposit your rent with the court until the landlord makes the necessary repairs. Under Ohio law, you cannot withhold rent for... Read More

What can I do about being threatened with eviction??

Answered 6 years ago by Nicholas Prescott Weiss (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
It depends if the rental is federally backed. There is a temporary ban on federally backed (HUD, Section 8, etc.) rental properties conducting evictions. If the rental unit is NOT federally backed then your landlord can begin eviction proceedings.
It depends if the rental is federally backed. There is a temporary ban on federally backed (HUD, Section 8, etc.) rental properties conducting... Read More

How can I get someone who never paid rent out of my house?

Answered 8 years and 6 months ago by John George Galasso (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Start eviction process.
Start eviction process.

How do you get lodgers out of your home?

Answered 8 years and 6 months ago by John George Galasso (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Since he was charging them rent, he must proceed with eviction proceedings.
Since he was charging them rent, he must proceed with eviction proceedings.

If I am an adult and I pay rent but still live at home, is it legal for my parents to search through my personal things?

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by John George Galasso (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
If you pay rent, why not move out on your own and pay rent?
If you pay rent, why not move out on your own and pay rent?

Should we be still charged for the back rent that we owe that was part of our bankruptcy?

Answered 8 years and 10 months ago by John George Galasso (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Check with your bankruptcy attorney to see if he included that debt.
Check with your bankruptcy attorney to see if he included that debt.

If I lived with my girlfriend and we got into an argument and she kicked me out and called the cops to have me leave, how can I get my belongings?

Answered 9 years ago by John George Galasso (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
If your on the lease you have as much right to enter the property as she does; If not on the lease, then the police will stand by for clothes only; You would have to file a claim against her in court and list the items in the complaint
If your on the lease you have as much right to enter the property as she does; If not on the lease, then the police will stand by for clothes only;... Read More

Can a continuance be given in an eviction hearing?

Answered 9 years and 7 months ago by John George Galasso (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
If you can show the court good cause for the continuance, then yes;
If you can show the court good cause for the continuance, then yes;

What can I do to make someone who does not pay rent or anything leave?

Answered 9 years and 7 months ago by John George Galasso (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
I need more information concerning the length and circumstances of them being there to give you an answer; The worst case answer would be you would have to go thru the eviction process outlined in your municipal court
I need more information concerning the length and circumstances of them being there to give you an answer; The worst case answer would be you would... Read More

If I am renting to own and I pay my rent every month, can my landlord evict me?

Answered 9 years and 9 months ago by John George Galasso (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
If your lease says its not allowed, then yes he can evict you.
If your lease says its not allowed, then yes he can evict you.

Can I evict my sister on irreconcilable differences?

Answered 9 years and 9 months ago by John George Galasso (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
If she is not on a deed she is basically a hold over tenant; In Ohio you must serve her in writing with a 30 day notice, then when that it up a 3 day notice; You then can file an eviction in municipal court and attach a copy of the notices; Be sure to look at Ohio Revised Code Section 1923.01 to make sure your notices are in compliance with the statute.... Read More
If she is not on a deed she is basically a hold over tenant; In Ohio you must serve her in writing with a 30 day notice, then when that it up a 3 day... Read More
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