Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Ohio

I was evicted in november 2011. i moved january 2012. my rent was 830 per month. i owed november december and january. the apartemnt was leased in february. i left the apt in good condition and asked management to do a walk through once i had removed my bleongings. they declined. now they are suing me for 7500. i didnt receive court papers due to new address. now i am being garnished. what can i do to dispute these actions as well as amount


Asked on 2/28/13, 6:54 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Eric Willison Eric Eastman Willison

In Ohio, if there was no proper service of process, then the court does not have jurisdiction over you. You can file a motion (either yourself or through an attorney) to set aside the garnishment and the judgment against you for the failure of service of process.

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Answered on 2/28/13, 6:57 am


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