Hodges discusses squatters’ rights with Local 12

Local 12 asked J. Thomas Hodges to speak about squatter’s rights in Ohio for a troubling story out of Mason, Ohio.  You can read and watch the story at the following link:  Local 12 Squatter’s Rights

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WCPO talks to Hodges about Public Contracting

WCPO news sat down with J. Thomas Hodges to get his opinion on public contracting issues, including the roll of elected officials in the procurement process.  Read and watch the story at this link:  WCPO Public Contracting

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WLWT talks to Hodges about Clerk of Court Dispute

Cincinnati’s channel 5 – WLWT – spoke to J. Thomas Hodges about an ongoing dispute between the Clerk of Court and the Municipal Court Judges concerning eviction records.  Watch the Story:  https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.wlwt.com/article/hamilton-county-clerk-of-courts-appeal-order-judges-records/60402251&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTcxNzM1ODEzNjEyOTM4MTM1MTkyGjJiY2Y2MDIyMDM3ODg3ZWQ6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AOvVaw3vSQV2d43xFEsun9j_rcb5

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Local 12 News talk to Hodges about Safety Issues at Rental Properties

Paige Barnes of Local 12 News sat down with J. Thomas Hodges to learn about the responsibilities of Landlords and Tenants when it comes to fire and safety issues at apartment complexes. Watch the story:  https://local12.com/news/local/neighbors-concerned-tenant-allegedly-removed-smoke-detectors-apartment-fire-complex-duplex-shared-living-neighbor-firefighters-department-emergency-smoke-tenants-landlords-unit-property-attorney-investigation-kitchen-cooking-damages-lawsuit-liability

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Local 12 News talks to J. Thomas Hodges about Landlord Laws

Local 12 News sat down with J. Thomas Hodges to learn about Landlord obligations under Ohio’s Landlord Tenant Act. Watch the story here: https://local12.com/news/local/walnut-hill-rent-landlord-house-apartment-lease-hodges-attorney-property-law-court-land-lord-payment-landlord-ordered-to-fix-heat-after-woman-goes-three-months-with-broken-furnace-cincinnati-ohio

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2022 New Year Update – Housing Providers

No More Eviction Moratoriums While many housing providers still believe there is some form of eviction moratorium in place, all COVID related moratoriums have expired. Evictions are proceeding with delays due to volume in the court system. Certain subsidized properties are subject to longer notice periods prior to filing an eviction. Please check with our…

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Local 12 talks to J. Thomas Hodges about Landlord Obligations

Local 12 News in Cincinnati featured an interview with attorney Tom Hodges concerning landlord’s obligations. Read the article at the following link: https://local12.com/news/local/i-feel-dehumanized-residents-impacted-by-fire-scrambling-to-pack-evacuate-apartment-reading-cincinnati

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Hodges presents at Cincinnati City Council.

J. Thomas Hodges was the guest of Cincinnati City Council’s law and public safety committee in addressing concerns on behalf of a client. The council meeting can be watched at the following link: https://archive.org/details/14211123-lps  

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Local 12 talks to Tom Hodges in Moratorium Feature

Local 12 News in Cincinnati featured an interview with attorney Tom Hodges when a Federal Judge struck down the CDC’s National Eviction Moratorium. Read the article at the following link: https://local12.com/news/local/federal-judge-strikes-down-cdcs-nationwide-eviction-moratorium

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