Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Ohio

Tenant Lease Agreement

I rented an apartment with a roommate that was abusive. I moved out and he is trying to sue me for violating the lease. However, the lease was between me and the rental company. My roommate and I did not sign any agreement. The rental agent does not wish to sue me for leaving because they understood the situation. However, I must go to court soon and defend myself. Where would I go to find an Ohio law stating that the roommate has no legal grounds to sue me because we had no agreement between us? According to my knowledge, the rental agency would be the only party in a position to sue me for violating the lease and they do not wish to do so. Any direction you can give me would be very appreciated. I have went on the internet and reviewed the Ohio Revised Code but could not locate anything. Thank you for your time.


Asked on 1/24/01, 12:42 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Frank Rozanc Frank J. Rozanc, Esq.

Re: Tenant Lease Agreement

What your roommate is probably doing is suing you for contribution (i.e. for the portion of the rent that you would have paid had you stayed). The landlord will take no action against your roommate if the full rent is still being paid. You might have a counterclaim for actual damages against your roommate over the split, but if you want damages for emotional distress, you will have to go to Common Pleas Court.

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Answered on 3/08/01, 1:20 pm


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