Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Ohio
leagal right to recieve rent
I was evicted with a 3 day notice. I moved out on May 3 2002. Since my landlord evicted me, does he have the legal right to recieve rent for the entire month of May.
Asked on 10/16/02, 3:01 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Joseph Burke
Law Office of Joseph T. Burke
Re: leagal right to recieve rent
Under Ohio law, a tenant is responsible for the rent on the remainder of the lease if her or she has been evicted. This is true whether it is a month-to-month lease or written term lease. The landlord, however, has a duty to mitigate his damages, which means he must make attempts to relet the premises.
I don't know the type of lease you have, but even under a month to month, if you occupied the premises until May 3, you are responsible for the entire month.
Answered on 10/16/02, 4:19 pm
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