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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CDC Moratorium Extended

CDC Moratorium Extended The United States’ Congress’s latest stimulus package (which President Trump finally signed) extends the CDC Moratorium by one month (through January 2021). Congress also included $25 billion in renters assistance. The $25 billion will be sent to states to disperse as they see fit. There is likely to be a significant administrative…

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Ohio Landlord Alert

Ohio Landlord Trends for 2017: Jury Trials – Tenants are requesting jury trials in eviction cases at a rapid rate.  A jury trial can slow the eviction process for a landlord from about 1 month to more than 6 months.  This means lost money and time.  You should immediately contact an attorney if a tenant…

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