Posted March 31, 202610:45 am
The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland launched a new informational video series - Is That Legal?
These short videos aim to describe common legal situations in plain language and help viewers recognize when they may have a legal issue.
The first video unpacks a common tenant’s rights issue: what options do tenants have when repairs aren't made? In Ohio, if a landlord refuses to make necessary repairs within a reasonable amount of time, a tenant can “rent deposit” or "rent escrow," meaning that they pay rent to a court, instead of the landlord.
Check out the video here: Is it legal if a landlord refuses to make necessary repairs?
Learn more about the specifics of the rent deposit process in our bilingual brochure: How to Rent Deposit when Housing Conditions are a Problem
Future videos in the Is That Legal? series will cover questions related to guaranteed asset protection coverage, SNAP benefits, special education rights, kinship care, employee rights, and other topics. Videos will also link to relevant publications and resources to provide additional information. All videos are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice.
New videos will launch monthly on Cleveland Legal Aid’s YouTube channel: youtube.com/@LegalAidCleveland - make sure to subscribe!