Landlord - Tenant
Ohio law requires landlords to give tenants a “Notice to Leave the Premises” before they file an eviction action against the tenant in court. This “Notice to Leave the Premises” is a written statement from the landlord telling the tenant to move out.
Mediation - Civil Cases
Mediation - Domestic Relations Cases
Domestic Mediation Asset and Liability Chart
Domestic Mediation Individual Monthly Budget Form
Request for Mediation before filing Post Decree Motion
Mediation - Foreclosure Cases/Real Estate/Homeownership
Motion to Extend Time to Answer
Miscellaneous Forms
Assigned Counsel Reimbursement Form
Instructions for Completing the Financial Disclosure/Affidavit of Indigency Form
Financial Disclosure/Affidavit of Indigency
Civil Case Designation Form
This form must be filed with any new or reopened civil case.
Disclosure of Personal Identifier
This form must be filed with any new civil or domestic relations case that includes any personal identifier.
Affidavit Regarding Mistaken Identity
Motion for Continuance and Instructions
Request for Electronic Record of Courtroom Proceeding
Motion for Continuance and Instructions
Landlord - Tenant
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Ohio Landlord-Tenant Law: What You Should Know!
Understanding the rights of both the tenant and the landlord is an important part of a successful tenant/landlord relationship. This booklet provides useful information regarding the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants in the state of Ohio.
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Can My Landlord Just Kick Me Out?
This brochure explains the legal process a landlord must follow in order to evict a tenant. If the landlord does not follow the proper eviction procedure, a tenant may have the right to file a lawsuit against their landlord.
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You Got a Notice to Leave: Now What?
This brochure explains the tenant’s rights after their landlord has asked them to move by giving the tenant a written “notice to leave.”
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Eviction - Second Cause: When Your Landlord Sues You for Rent
This brochure provides information related to eviction, and what do to when your landlord sues you for unpaid rent and/or damage to the rental property. The brochure also provides instructions for filing a “counterclaim” against your landlord if you believe s/he actually owes you money.
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How to Get Your Landlord to Make Repairs: Rent Escrow
This packet of information will provide the information and forms needed for you to file your rent payments with the court until needed repairs are made by your landlord.
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What to do When Your Landlord Enters Your Home Without Notice
This brochure explains when a landlord is allowed to enter a tenant’s home, with or without notice. The brochure also contains a letter which the tenant may send to their landlord if the landlord has entered their home illegally.
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How to Get Your Security Deposit Back
Landlords often require security deposits before they will rent to any tenant. The security deposit is an amount of money the tenant must pay to the landlord before moving into the rental unit. The landlord keeps this money until the lease is finished just to make sure that the tenant does not break the lease or destroy the rental unit. This brochure explains your landlord’s obligations with regard to your security deposit. The brochure also contains the forms needed for you to file a lawsuit against your landlord for the return of your security deposit.
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Ending a Lease
This pamphlet describes a tenant’s rights and responsibilities in ending and breaking their lease.
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Your Rights and Duties as a Mobile Home Park Resident This booklet is about your rights and responsibilities as a mobile home dweller. It is important for you to know your rights and duties when renting mobile homes, or lots on which to place your own home, so you can avoid some problems.