STEPS TO FOLLOW IN ORDER TO

HAVE REPAIRS MADE BY LANDLORD:

 Step 1:   First write a letter to the landlord explaining in detail what needs repaired.  Make a copy and keep for your records in the event you would need it for court documentation.  Sending the letter certified (keep slip) to the landlord will be proof that you have at least attempted to contact him about the problem.

If step 1 is done and the landlord fails to contact you in a reasonable amount of time, refer to step 2. 

Step 2:   You have the option of depositing your rent payment with theCounty Court into an “Escrow Account”.  Prior to doing this step, you have to be current with your rent.  Also, you would need to deposit your rent money prior to it being due, at least two (2) or three (3) days early, so that the Court will have you on record showing the rent was paid.  The Court will then have to inform the landlord of this action.

Depending on where you live, contact the closest County Court (listed below). They can give you information on how the Escrow Account works.

There could be possible Court costs for proceeding with the escrow account, but these fees may be waived by the Court or possibly paid by the landlord, depending on the Court’s ruling.  Contact the Court for further information on the Escrow Account.

              Eastern Division Court  (Bellaire)                    (740)676-4490

              Northern Division Court (Martins Ferry)        (740)633-3147

              Western Division Court (St. Clairsville)          (740)695-2875

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