Landlord Tenant Disputes

Professional Landlord Tenant Attorney (lawyer) legal services in Toledo, Northwood, Sylvania, Bowling Green, and the surrounding Northwest Ohio communities.

Both the landlord and tenant had duties under the law which are part of an oral or written agreement. While it is well advised that a rental agreement to be put in writing in the form of a rental agreement, some oral rental agreements may stand up in court in the event of a landlord tenant dispute.

With offices conveniently located in Northwood, Sylvania, and Bowling Green, Ohio, Hizer & Schimmel provides professional landlord tenant dispute attorney (lawyer) legal services for the greater Toledo and Northwest Ohio area.

When involved in a landlord tenant dispute, you need detailed and experienced legal representation to provide you a voice of experience. Contact Hizer & Schimmel today by calling (419) 693-0911 (Toledo & Northwood Area), (419) 841-3600 (Sylvania Area), or (419) 353-2400 (Bowling Green area) to see how we may be able to help you.

Having the rental agreement in writing is by far the best protection against being involved in arbitrary landlord tenant legal disputes. By law, the general duties of the tenant and landlord include:

Tenant duties:

• Must keep the apartment clean.

• Must manage and dispose of garbage and waste using the proper containers.

• Must utilize all electrical & plumbing fixtures properly.

• Must ensure when they use any appliances provided by the landlord, that it is with due care and according to the intended use of the appliance.

• Follow local housing, health and safety rules.

• Must ensure as tenants they, as well as their guests, not damage the landlord's property or disturb neighbors.

• Promptly notify the landlord when something needs to be fixed.

Landlord Duties:

• Must adhere to all health and safety laws and regulations.

• Must promptly make all repairs in order to maintain the property in good condition.

• Must ensure all common areas are safe, clean, and in good repair.

• Must ensure all electrical, plumbing, heating and air systems, and provided appliances are up to code and in good working order.

• When there are four or more rental units, must ensure appropriate garbage cans and containers are provided.

• Supply running water and enough hot water and heat at all times, unless there are separate heat or hot water units for each dwelling unit and the utility fees for the heat and hot water are paid directly by the tenant to a public utility company.

• Provide a minimum of 24 hours notice to a tenant before intending to enter their dwelling, as well as the specific reason for the need to enter the dwelling. The suggested entering of the dwelling must also be at a reasonable hour.  The exception is if there is a viable emergency relating to the material condition of the property. The landlord also had a lawful duty not to abuse their right to enter the property.

We can help both landlords and tenants in drafting and reviewing rental agreements, as well as representing landlords or tenants in disputes relating to the property, non-compliance with the duties and responsibilities as a landlord or tenant, and situations relating to evictions. Many times we are able to assist in landlord tenant disputes in a manner which does not burn bridges for either party.

Regarding landlord tenant dispute legal needs, Hizer & Schimmel has the experience and resources to effectively guide you through the legal process and protect for your legal rights. We always strive to provide the highest standard of legal representation to aggressively pursue your landlord tenant dispute legal goals.

When involved in a landlord tenant dispute, and you need to seek experienced legal advice and representation from a qualified landlord tenant dispute attorney (lawyer), please call our office to schedule a confidential legal consultation by calling (419) 693-0911 (Toledo & Northwood Area), (419) 841-3600 (Sylvania Area), or (419) 353-2400 (Bowling Green area).

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Northwood Office
4303 Woodville Rd, Suite 202
Northwood, Ohio 43609
Phone: (419) 693-0911
Fax: (866) 353-3607

Sylvania Office
6800 W. Central Ave, Ste. D4
Sylvania, Ohio, 43617
Phone: (419) 841-3600
Fax: (419) 842-9966

Bowling Green Office
126 N. Main St.
Bowling Green, Ohio 43402
Phone: (419) 353-2400
Fax: (866) 353-3607