Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Ohio

Liability in a ''Lease with Option to Buy.''

I recently leased a mobile home to a couple with the option to buy. I typed up the terms of said lease, and both the leasee and I signed and dated the document. The tenent has occupied the residence for 3 1/2 months. She has only paid on time once. I have since learned from several reputable sources that her and her husband do drugs. My question is, do I have to sell them my trailor knowing all this, and can they sue me if I refuse to sell it to them?


Asked on 4/02/02, 9:39 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Gregg Manes Gregg A. Manes, Esq.

Re: Liability in a ''Lease with Option to Buy.''

First of all, money is money. If they pay the rent who cares what they do as long as it does not affect you. Second, if you have definate evidence that they use drugs such as a conviction, then that in and of itself is grounds for eviction. Third, if you really want to get rid of them, once they are late again,do not accept the rent and file a three day notice and then an eviction.

Good Luck

Gregg Manes

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Answered on 4/11/02, 9:16 pm


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