Witholding rent

[confused1871]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? OH

I made my landlord aware of concerns of new locks on entry doors. They are not complaint to code. You need a key to exit the building not a safe thing. This was about 10-12days ago + I have outstanding repairs that were never completed. My main concern is that lock. Can I withold rent?

http://publicecodes.citation.com/st...2v11_10_sec008_par018.htm?bu=OH-P-2011-000004

 

[FlyingRon]

You just can't "not pay" rent as a matter of fact, if you need to be current on your rent to avail yourself of all the redress I'm about to describe.

If there are legitimate code violations, you need to notify the landlord in writing. After 30 days, you can go to the clerk of the court and start depositing your rent with the court rather than sending it to the landlord. The landlord them can either challenge your assertions or show he as fixed them to get the money back.