Tenant Rights And Responsibilities

Summary

The tenant was facing eviction and unexpected rent charges after moving out of their apartment in Ohio. They were on a month-to-month lease and had been struggling with increasing rent. The apartment was infested with roaches, which the landlord failed to adequately address. The tenant moved out as per the landlords instructions but was later asked to pay for Augusts rent. The tenant was trying to set up a payment plan for the rent owed for July. The tenant was advised on their rights and responsibilities, including the importance of providing a 30-day notice before moving out, documenting property conditions, and getting written confirmations from the landlord.

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We are on a month to month and have been struggling with raising rent we are tying to get a payment plan on the rent we owe for when we where there we have emails and texts of him saying we needed to be out Friday the * of July
What state are you located in? This will help me provide the most accurate information regarding your tenant rights.
Ohio
Did you provide a written notice to your landlord about your intention to move out? In Ohio, tenants on a month-to-month lease are typically required to give a *-day notice.
We texted him about a week out because the apartment is infested with roaches we left for a week to house sit and we come back and the place is just crawling with roaches and it’s been a issue for 2 years of use living there
Did you document the roach infestation and inform your landlord about it in writing?

In Ohio, landlords are legally required to maintain habitable conditions in a rental property.
We did at first they didn’t do much but lay some gel out for the bugs it didn’t help at all we told him verbally most of the time bc he’s always in his office till * on the week days
Did you keep any records of your verbal complaints about the roach infestation? In Ohio, it's important to have written documentation of such issues.
I did not this was my first time getting a apartment
Did you take any photos or videos of the roach infestation as evidence? In Ohio, such evidence can be useful in disputes with landlords.
Yes
What is the name and location of the court nearest to you? This information will be useful if you decide to take legal action.
Union Township
What is the exact address of the court in Union Township?
I don’t know
The nearest court in Union Township, Ohio is the Clermont County Municipal Court. Address: * State Route *, Batavia, OH *. Phone: (*) *-*.
Should I call the health bored?
Yes, you can report the infestation to your local health department. They may inspect the property and take action if necessary.
Even if I’m no longer there?
Yes, you can still report the issue to the health department even if you no longer live there. They can inspect and potentially help future tenants.
Ok thank you what do I do about them trying to come after me for August rent even though I haven’t been in the building at all since July *
Did you provide a *-day notice before moving out as required by Ohio law for month-to-month leases?
I didn’t he never told me I had to told him a week in advance he said it was ok
In Ohio, a *-day notice is typically required for month-to-month leases. Did you get any written confirmation from your landlord accepting your one-week notice?
Yes
What is the content of the written confirmation you received from your landlord?
I have text messages of him saying when to be out and hand in keys
Did the text messages from your landlord specify that you wouldn't owe rent for August?
No he didn’t say that he said if I was out by the 28th I would avoid the eviction nothing else
Did you pay rent for the month of July?
I’m trying to set up a payment plain it got to be to much
What is the total amount of rent you owe for the month of July?
*
Did you manage to set up a payment plan with your landlord for the July rent?
I’m still trying to get ahold of the right ppl in charge of the place and I’m being dragged in circles
What is the name and contact information of the person or company you are trying to reach for setting up the payment plan?
Harbourcove aprments
What is the exact address of Harbourcove Apartments?
* Anchor Drive Cincinnati, OH *
What is the contact information of the person or company you are trying to reach at Harbourcove Apartments?
Whoever handles the payments and can help me with it idk who
Have you tried contacting the main office of Harbourcove Apartments for information on who handles payments? Their phone number is (*) *-*.