Can I move home now that Ohio is under a Stay at Home Order?
While non-essential movement outside the home is prohibited, the Order may allow for moving from one residence to another. In order to determine your specific legal obligations during this time, you should consult with an attorney. Eligible Ohio State Columbus campus students can schedule a phone appointment online.
If I moved out and moved home, do I still have to pay rent? Can I terminate my lease? What else should I do?
We realize that “it depends” can be a frustrating answer. Yet, when it comes to answering these questions, it really does depend on your specific situation, your landlord, and your lease. To understand your legal rights and responsibilities, the steps you should take to get your security deposit, what to do with your utilities, you should consult an attorney. Eligible Ohio State Columbus campus students can schedule a phone appointment online.
I heard that the Courts are closed, what does that mean for evictions and rent escrow?
The Franklin County Municipal Court issued an Administrative Order on March 17, 2020. The Order contains information concerning filing evictions, evictions hearings, and set-outs during the COVID-19 public health crisis. While the Order allows for filing for rent escrow, the Order continued rent escrow hearings.
If you are an Ohio State Columbus campus student and have been served with a 3-day eviction notice from your landlord or a court notice for eviction proceedings, or you have questions about rent escrow, please schedule a phone appointment online to speak to a Student Legal Services attorney.
I can’t pay my utilities, what should I do?
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio extended its winter reconnect order through May 1, 2020 to help Ohioans reconnect or maintain electric and natural gas service during the heating season between Oct. 14, 2019 and May 1, 2020. For more information see the PUCO press release. If you are an Ohio State Columbus campus student and have questions about your utilities, please schedule a phone appointment online to speak to a Student Legal Services attorney.
