Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Ohio

We rented a house for $850 and $850 deposit and a $200 pet deposit. We left the lease early and left the property in excellent condition. The land lady rented the house 4 days after we moved out and now she is suing us. She kept our deposit and the pet deposit and is now suing and won $400 more dollars. The judge agreed with us the entire court hearing asking her for receipts which she could not produce. She was suing us for the grass not being mowed even though my husband offered to come and mow it. She was also suing us for a water heater they removed from the house but said was our responsibility to remove from the property. Come to find out the judge's brother was the real estate agent showing the house. Isn't this a conflict of interest? We are appealing...what are our chances of it being overturned. I have emails and messages from the land lady screaming and cursing at us. And also an email with her using the judges first name on a friendly basis saying she went to him immediately after the hearing and before he made a final decision.


Asked on 8/06/09, 7:04 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Dan Guinn Guinn Law Firm, LLC

You have a decent chance at being successful on appeal if you brought up the evidence of her conduct at the first trial. However, appeals can be tough and I hope you have a good attorney.

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Answered on 8/06/09, 10:33 pm


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