Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Ohio

I moved into my duplex in April. In May I noticed that the ceiling was leaking in one of the attic bedrooms. I told my landlord and he didn't even look at it. I have not been able to use the bedroom so i am paying a high rent for a supposed 4 bedroom duplex but only 3 are habitatable. August 1st I gace him a written letter of ussues that needed resolving. August 5th my daughter slipped and fell on wet carpet (from leaking roof) and broke her finger she had to jave surgery also. He has not come back since getting August rent to attempt to fix the problem. Can i sue him for the medical bills for my daughter's surgery, Emergency room visit, and follow up appointments? Abd also get rent money back for not being able to use the bedroom i pay for monthly?


Asked on 8/22/14, 12:30 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Eric Willison Eric Eastman Willison

In Ohio, a landlord out of possession of the premises owes no duty to the tenant to protect the tenant from personal injury unless the landlord has notice of the problem and has refused to fix it. From what you describe above, it sounds like the landlord had notice so you and your daughter could sue for personal injury.

You can find out how to get your landlord to fix things around your apartment by going to ohiolandlordtenant.com and clicking on the faq section.

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Answered on 8/22/14, 5:13 am


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