Landlord Reimbursement Rights Ohio

Summary

In Ohio, landlords are responsible for maintaining essential services like water. If a landlord fails to reimburse tenants for necessary expenses, tenants may deduct the cost from rent, sue for damages, or terminate the lease. Contact Cleveland Housing Court for further assistance.

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My landlord has not paid me back for expenses i have paid for the property and water is shut off
What type of expenses did you pay for the property, Shani? And do you have any written agreement with your landlord about these expenses?
I had to pay for a part to fix the water meter
Did your landlord agree to reimburse you for the water meter part? In Ohio, landlords are generally responsible for maintaining essential services like water.
Yes
In Ohio, if a landlord fails to fulfill their obligations, tenants may:

- Deduct the cost from rent
- Sue for damages
- Terminate the lease

Cleveland Housing Court: (*) *-*.