Landlord’s Application for Full and/or Partial Release of Rents Under Sections 5321.09-10, Revised Code – Ohio Court

The “Landlord’s Application for Full and/or Partial Release of Rents Under Sections 5321.09-10, Revised Code” form, used in the Cleveland Municipal Court Housing Division, allows landlords to apply for the full or partial release of rent deposits made by tenants under specific conditions as outlined in Sections 5321.09-10 of the Ohio Revised Code.  The “Landlord’s Application for Full and/or Partial Release of Rents Under Sections 5321.09-10, Revised Code” form is essential for landlords seeking to access rent deposits held by the court due to tenant-related issues.

Filling out this form involves several steps to ensure all necessary information is accurately provided. Here is a step-by-step guide:

Step 1: Court and Case Information

1. Case No.: Enter the case number assigned by the court.
2. Judge: Enter the name of the judge presiding over the case.

Step 2: Landlord and Tenant Information

1. Landlord (Petitioner)
   • Name: Enter your full name as the landlord.
   • Address: Provide your complete address.
2. Tenant (Respondent)
   • Name: Enter the tenant’s full name.
   • Address: Provide the tenant’s complete address.

Step 3: Grounds for Application

1. Full Release of Rent: Check the appropriate box(es) that apply:

• The tenant failed to give proper notice.
• The tenant was not current in rent on the date of the initial rent deposit.
• There did not exist at the rental premises, on the date of the initial rent deposit, the required conditions for rent withholding.
• The conditions contained in the written notice given by the tenant to the landlord have been remedied.

2. Partial Release of Rent: Check the box if:
   • The funds are necessary to meet the customary and usual costs of operating the rental premises.

Step 4: Statement of Claim

1. Landlord Information
   • Name: Enter your name.
   • Address: Provide the address of the rental property.
   • City, State, Zip: Fill in the city, state, and zip code where the rental property is located.
2. Tenant’s Rent Deposit
   • Rent Deposit Account No.: Enter the Rent Deposit Account Number provided by the Clerk of Court.
   • Receipt Numbers: List the receipt numbers for the tenant’s rent deposits.
3. Specific Facts: Provide a detailed statement of the facts supporting your claim for the release of the rent payments. List specific conditions, dates, and actions taken by both parties.

Step 5: Relief Requested

1. Amount Requested: Enter the amount of money you are requesting to be released from the rent deposits, less any costs.
2. Signature of Landlord: Sign your name to certify the accuracy of the information provided.
3. Attorney Information (if applicable):
   • Name: Enter the name of your attorney.
   • Address: Provide the complete address of your attorney.
   • Telephone Number: Enter the telephone number of your attorney.

Step 6: Submission

1. Review: Double-check all entries for accuracy and completeness.
2. Submit: File the completed form with the Clerk of Court.

This guide should help ensure that the form is filled out correctly, enabling a smooth process for the release of rent deposits.