Eric E. Willison and Andrew J. Ruzicho II

A. Limits As To AmountsThere are two lines of cases in Ohio which deal with whether courts will enforce lease provisions allowing a landlord to charge tenants for late fees.

A. Self Help EvictionsOhio Revised Code Section 5321.15 prohibits what are known in Ohio as self help evictions. A self help eviction is when the landlord locks the tenant out and/or disposes of the tenant's property without going through the...

Landlord's Corner - Unauthorized Entry and ORC 5321.04 and 5321.05There are some landlords out there who feel that they can enter upon property they have rented to another without taking any steps to alert the renter or seek the...

There comes a time when an Ohio landlord may wish to regain possession of a residential apartment he has rented to a tenant. The only proper way to do this if the tenant refuses to leave is to file a statutory eviction action pursuant to Ohio...

A. Right to Proceed Pro SeIn Ohio, a person can always represent himself in court. This is called appearing "pro se" and is a common (though unwise) practice where very little is at stake, such as in small claims courts around the state.