Landlord-Tenant Issues

Overview

Please contact the Cleveland Legal Aid Society’s Tenant Information Line at (216) 861-5955 for information and assistance regarding tenants’ rights and landlord responsibilities under Ohio Landlord Tenant Law.

Tenants can call between 9:00 AM and 5 PM and leave a message with their name, phone number and brief description of their housing question. Someone will call back within 24 business hours.

Contact Numbers

For access to quick housing help, see the info below available by text message and online.

  • Tenant Information Line: Call (216) 861-5955
  • Respond to Eviction Complaint: Text FAQ EVICTION to (216) 242-1544
  • Return of Security Deposit: Text FAQ DEPOSIT to (216) 242-1544
  • How to Rent Deposit: Text FAQ REPAIRS to (216) 242-1544
  • Lead Poisoning Information: Text FAQ LEAD to (216) 242-1544

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