Landlord Damages Tenant Property

Summary

Austin found his apartment damaged by his landlord and maintenance. He has photographic and video evidence of the damage. He has a lease agreement and has already discussed the issue with his landlord. His lease ends on October 31st. He was informed about the landlords obligations in Ohio, the possibility of suing for damage to personal property, and the potential grounds to break the lease without penalty. He was advised to consider contacting a local attorney, the Ohio Legal Aid, or the Ohio Tenant-Landlord Law.

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leasinf agreements
What specific issue are you facing with your leasing agreement, ****?
they destroyed my apartment while I am still paying for the apartment. We have a house and an apartment and they destroyed the apartment
Who are "they" that you're referring to? Are they your landlord or a third party?
landlord and maintenance
What kind of damage was done to your apartment by the landlord and maintenance?
drywall everywhere, toilet broke, water bottles everywhere, even somebody's lunch box was in my fridge!
What evidence do you have of the damage caused by your landlord and maintenance? Photos, videos, or witnesses can be crucial in such cases.
photos and videos
Do you have a copy of your lease agreement that outlines the landlord's responsibilities for maintenance and repairs? In Ohio, landlords are generally responsible for maintaining rental properties.
yes
What steps have you taken so far to address this issue with your landlord?

General Information:
- In Ohio, landlords are obligated to keep rental properties in a livable condition.
- You may consider contacting a local housing court. In Ohio, Franklin County Municipal Court handles such cases. Their contact number is (*) *-*.
I have talked to her about it and she said they "fixed a leak" * weeks ago. And they just forgot all there stuff in my apartment. But what I think they were really doing was fixing it up to get it ready for the next person aftebut yet
What actions have you taken since discovering the damage and the landlord's explanation?

General Information:
- In Ohio, tenants can sue landlords for damage to personal property.
- Consider contacting a local attorney or the Ohio Legal Aid at (*) *-*.
I am still payinf
What is the duration of your lease agreement and when does it end? In Ohio, landlords must provide reasonable notice before entering a tenant's unit, typically * hours.
October 31st
General Information:
- In Ohio, if a landlord violates the lease agreement, tenants may have grounds to break the lease without penalty.
- Consider contacting the Ohio Tenant-Landlord Law (*) *-*.