Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Ohio
security
my daughter rented an apartment,did not sign a lease,when she moved she gave the landlord a thirty day notice.her landlord said that she is not giving her deposite back.the apartment was very clean when she left,nothing broken.this is the second landlord that has taken her. she is on disability so she can't afford an attorney.what should she do?
Asked on 5/05/01, 3:07 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Gregg Manes
Gregg A. Manes, Esq.
Re: security
Within thirty days after vacating the property, the landlord must give you either a check for the security deposit or a letter saying why it was withheld. If it was wrongfully withheld, the landlord is liable for damages.
Answered on 7/01/01, 10:22 am