Can a Landlord Represent him self in court even if an Ohio LLC?

[scottdressel]

I city judge has stated numerous times that Ohio law now prohibits a landlord from representing him or her self in court to do an eviction or other claim. I was told a few weeks ago that new court decisions may have finally turned this over so that the principal of any corporation or LLC may now represent the corporation in court. Do you know if this is now true? The reason I ask is that is cost me an average of $500 to hire a local attorney to do an eviction, and when I'm making only that much clear on a property in a year I don't have that kind of money to spend.

Thanks,

Scott

[Linda P]

I have seen judges insists that if you are an LLC that you are represented by your attorney, but I don't know if that's state law. Is this what you are referring to? If you are an LLC? I represent myself, but I am not an LLC.

[scottdressel]

Yes I'm in an LLC, required by my Bank. I had heard from a local accountant that the Ohio law about self representation has been modified to allow a the principal of a corporation or LLC to now represent themselves again in court. I'm trying to find the legal citation to the case where it was allowed.

Thanks,

Scott