ohiolandlord
02-09-2006, 03:15 PM
Our central air went out, we called the landlord, his 1st suggestion were window units, since windows wont open, cost is greater to operate, is not an option. He was here this evening, said, we can either share the cost of repairs, or starting july 1st, our rent is increased by 50. each month. Of course, he stated, has nothing to do with needed repairs, is merely a coinsidence. But, if we were willing to share cost of repairs, we wont have a rent increase. We have lived here over 2 years, out of our lease, and have never been late paying. I thought, in Ohio, is not legal to raise the rent d/t making repairs, that he could only raise rent when making substaintal improvments. Any comments, advise, or links to law would be appriciated. Also, we currently pay 600. a month, and have always took care of repairs, as long as they were not costly, ie, installing ceiling fans, ect
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In Ohio, the landlord must maintain the heating and cooling systems at his costs or he will be in violation of the lease agreement and Ohio Revised Code Section 5321.04. For information on what to do when a landlord won't fix things around the apartment, you will want to go to our FAQ section at http://www.ohiolandlordtenant.com/faq1.html
If you are on a month to month lease agreement and the landlord wishes to increase the rent, this is a termination of the old month to month tenancy and the creation of a new one. As such, it is governed by Ohio Revised Code Section 5321.17 and he needs to give you 30 days notice of the increase in rent (counted from the next date that rent is due) before he can increase the rent. You can read about how that statute works in our FAQ section at http://www.ohiolandlordtenant.com/faq20.html
You can read up on more of your rights as an Ohio renter by downloading our book online at http://www.ohiolandlordtenant.com/book.html
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In Ohio, the landlord must maintain the heating and cooling systems at his costs or he will be in violation of the lease agreement and Ohio Revised Code Section 5321.04. For information on what to do when a landlord won't fix things around the apartment, you will want to go to our FAQ section at http://www.ohiolandlordtenant.com/faq1.html
If you are on a month to month lease agreement and the landlord wishes to increase the rent, this is a termination of the old month to month tenancy and the creation of a new one. As such, it is governed by Ohio Revised Code Section 5321.17 and he needs to give you 30 days notice of the increase in rent (counted from the next date that rent is due) before he can increase the rent. You can read about how that statute works in our FAQ section at http://www.ohiolandlordtenant.com/faq20.html
You can read up on more of your rights as an Ohio renter by downloading our book online at http://www.ohiolandlordtenant.com/book.html