Eviction Process Legal Guidelines

Summary

In Ohio, landlords must follow a legal eviction process and cannot forcibly remove tenants without court involvement. Personal property left behind after eviction is usually held for a certain period. Police typically enforce court orders, not lawyer-generated notices. A landlord usually cannot change locks without a court order. A no-trespass notice should ideally be in writing. Legal aid societies and non-profit organizations offer free or low-cost legal advice. You can request law enforcement records via a Public Records Request by writing a formal letter specifying the documents needed and submitting it to the relevant agency.

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The property i was living at has sold the new owner allowed for 45 days to leave said property on day * new owner came to property when door was opened the owner entered dwelling with no invitation to enter by individual opening door and proceeded to demand in aggressive, and innapropriate language that individuals leave property imediately and owner then left and physically went to city police office to where police then responded to property demanding occupants to leave imediately and not return thus also not allowing occupants to remove both a vehicle that was unable to start(the reason the had not vacated already and still in occupance on day *) as well as a hauling trailer to which reasonable explanation of mechanical limitations of vehicle had already been made both to property owner as well as city police officers, the occupants had already contacted a friend whom tokk one of the occupants to get a working baterry as well as to alternatively arrange to have vehicle towed via friends triple A (AAA MEMBERSHIP) WHILE THE TRAILER WAS INTENDED TO BE REMOVED BY BEING TOWED BE towed behind the uhaul vehicle currently present at the property. While occupants were clearly and visibly attempting to comply with demands made upon them in a non aggressive nor combative manner law enforcement individuallys physically pushedtrailer to an position inaccessable to uhaul for purpose of rigging and removal by way of towing off property. Bear in mind NO eviction has yet been filed with the courts . police were condecending to occupants when informed of intention to have vehicle moved by way of friends AAA membership towing services benefits, the officers were asumative on many aspect and in belittling and humiliative demeaner questioned occupants ability to pay for towing whis was unessecesary as their friend had arranged to use his auto club roadsite assistance benefits. Officers remained abusive in fashions intended to humilliate, shame, and otherwise showcase occupants financial hardships in an inapropriate manner designed to degrade and humilliate occupants due to financial stuggles. Finally occupants were told by city police officers that the truck andtrailer were no onger that of occcupats whom had legitamate legal and rightful ownership of said items and that they were to leave propertyvimediately and leave behind both vehicle and trailer essentially forfeit both items, occupan unaware and insuficiently educated on tenancy and occupance laws and provisions regarding retrieval of real property owned by current occupant. Which ultimately they did leave at the property as neighther property owner nor law enforcement were agreeing for the remedy plan clearly explained to both law enforcemen and property owner in place and in current action to have items removed asap as in NOW! These vehicle and trailer held all of the occupants posessions and yes while occupants were upon very dismal and hard financial times its still all they have in this world. Both law enforcement and land owner have been without personal regard to occupants condecending, assumingand otherwise both mentally damaging abusive by verbage and so on. We want to t
I'm sorry to hear about your difficult situation. It sounds like you're dealing with a complex issue involving tenant rights, personal property, and police conduct. Here are some general points to consider:
- In Ohio, landlords must follow a legal eviction process and cannot forcibly remove tenants without court involvement.
- Personal property left behind after eviction is usually held for a certain period.
- If you believe the police acted inappropriately, you may consider filing a complaint.
Please consult with a local attorney for advice tailored to your situation.
What is definition of forcible removal?
Forcible removal typically refers to the act of physically removing someone from a property without their consent and often involves an element of force. In the context of tenant-landlord relationships, it's generally illegal without a court order in Ohio.
Are notices generated by a lawyer requesting occupants be out of property enforcable by city police without an order of the courts?
In general, in Ohio:
- Police typically enforce court orders, not lawyer-generated notices.
- A formal eviction process is needed for legal removal of tenants.
- Without a court order, police usually do not remove occupants from a property.
Consult a local attorney for specific advice.
The owner of property also proceeded to change locks at that time and police informed occupants they were not to return to property for any reason, wouldnt some form of documentaion be provided to occupants for a no tresspass?
In Ohio, a landlord usually cannot change locks without a court order. Moreover, a no-trespass notice should ideally be in writing. However, specific circumstances may vary. It is advisable to consult a local attorney to understand your rights better.
Occupants as previously stated face extreme financial hardships and do not have a job or income currently in order to aquire an attorney
I understand your situation. In Ohio, there are legal aid societies and non-profit organizations that offer free or low-cost legal advice. I suggest you contact Ohio Legal Help (www.ohiolegalhelp.org) or Legal Aid Society of Cleveland (www.lasclev.org) for assistance.
Thank you for your insight
You're welcome, ****. I'm glad I could provide some guidance. Remember, it's important to reach out to these resources as soon as possible to understand your rights and possible actions. Don't hesitate to return if you have more questions.
Can i print our conversation today for my refference in future?
Yes, you are welcome to print this conversation for your future reference. We always encourage users to keep a record of legal advice received. Please let me know if you need further assistance.
Can i request any and all documention made by law enforcement regarding the situation? And how do i go about respectfully requesting this information?
In Ohio, you can request law enforcement records via a Public Records Request. This includes incident reports. Here's a general process:
*. Determine the law enforcement agency involved.
*. Write a formal letter specifying the documents you need.
*. Submit your request via mail, email, or in-person.
*. Follow their procedure, which may include fees.
Please consult a local attorney or legal aid for specific advice.