Ohio Rent Payment Methods

Summary

In Ohio, landlords cannot require tenants to pay rent in cash or through a specific service like WIPS unless it is specified in the lease agreement. If your lease does not specify payment methods, the landlord generally cannot enforce such a requirement. It is advisable to review your lease agreement for any clauses regarding payment methods. For further assistance, you can contact local tenant rights organizations in Ohio.

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I'm in Ohio. Can a landlord require me to pay with cash using WIPS if only part of a rent payment was returned?
Hi ****! In Ohio, a landlord cannot force a tenant to pay rent in cash or through a specific service like WIPS unless it was agreed upon in the lease. You should review your lease agreement to check for any clauses regarding payment methods.
Is your lease agreement specific about payment methods?
I'm not sure.
Hi ****! In Ohio, if your lease agreement is not specific about payment methods, your landlord generally cannot require you to pay with cash using WIPS. You should review your lease agreement or contact a local tenant rights organization for assistance. Do you need help finding tenant rights resources in Ohio?
Yes.
Hi ****! Here are a few tenant rights resources in Ohio you can reach out to for assistance:

Ohio Tenants' Rights Group


Phone: (*) *-*
Website: www.ohiotenantsrights.org

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