Full question:
I have rented a four-story building to four tenants. My new tenant along with the other tenants has been asking me to amend few terms in the rental agreement. These terms relate to the amount of rent and maintenance of property. I want to evict my tenant for joining with the other tenants and trying to negotiate the terms of the rental agreement. Can I bring an action against the new tenant? I am a resident of Ohio.
- Category: Landlord Tenant
- Date:
- State: Ohio
Answer:
Under Ohio law (ORC Ann. 5321.02), a landlord cannot retaliate against a tenant for joining other tenants to negotiate rental agreement terms. This means you cannot evict your new tenant simply for participating in discussions about the lease. Specifically, the law states that a landlord may not bring an eviction action against a tenant because they have joined with others to negotiate terms and conditions of the rental agreement.
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