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Rental Collections
Collections can be handled in one of two ways. First, when someone is evicted, you can pursue past due rent and damages through a “Second Cause Hearing” (the first cause being the eviction). If no eviction took place, you can sue for damages in small claims Court. In either case, this is…
Ohio Evictions – Set Out Procedure
My Music Favorites: Radiohead
It has been a while since I wrote a music post. So here you go!
Radiohead has a ridiculous amount of amazing music out there. These are just a few of my very favorites.
This is a somewhat newer song, “Lotus Flower.” I LOVE the video. However, not everyone thinks Thom Yorke is the fantastic…
What are the Proper Ways to Serve the Three Day Notice to Vacate for Non-payment of Rent
I was in Court this week on the eviction docket. I saw a case get thrown out because the Owner of the premises did not serve the Three Day Notice To Vacate the Premises (which is required when evicting for non-payment of rent) pursuant to the statute.
The Statute states O.R.C. 1923.04:” by certified mail, return…
Simple Steps Property Managers Can Take to Save Money on Attorney’s Fees
These are just a few steps you can take to limit the amount of time you spend communicating to your Attorney on administrative needs, thereby saving you legal fees. There will always be times that you must contact your Attorney, and you should. However, you should save time and money on the issues that…
Why Your Company Needs an Attorney
Many folks today either use a website to organize their Company, register (incorporate) their Company with the Secretary of State, fill in the forms themselves, or fail to incorporate at all, operating as a sole proprietorship or partnership. These options may seem like a good alternative to an Attorney as well as a money-saving measure,…
Happy Holidays!
I am returning to this blog after a brief hiatus. There will a lot of new content in the coming days/weeks! In the meantime, please check out the page of a group, Cincy Serve, of which I am a member. We are dedicated to superior service in the Greater Cincinnati area. My partners are fantastic,…
Ohio Residential Evictions
Many people become Landlords by accident. Perhaps you purchased a home to flip, only to find yourself stuck with the property because of market conditions. Whatever the reason, the Landlord/Tenant Law is vast, and its effects can be devastating to you financially if you are not compliant.
You have essentially two sets of rules regarding…
What are a Tenant’s Duties to the Landlord?
In Ohio, a tenant has duties owed to the landlord. They are statutory, common law, and duties imposed via the lease contract.
A Tenant’s Statutory Duties are:
1. Duty to maintain the premises in safe and sanitary condition,
2. Duty to dispose of garbage in a safe and sanitary manner,
3. Duty to keep…