Tenant’s Application for Order to Compel Repairs, Reduce Periodic Rent, Release Rent to Make Repairs, Appoint Receiver and/or for Money Damages – Ohio Court

This form is used by tenants in the Cleveland Municipal Court, Housing Division, to request various court orders against their landlords. These orders may include compelling repairs, reducing periodic rent, releasing rent deposited in court for repairs, appointing a receiver to manage the property, and/or seeking monetary damages for issues related to the rental property.

Usage Instructions

• Tenants should complete the form by filling in the necessary information and checking the appropriate boxes for the orders they are requesting.
• A detailed description of the issues and the timeline of events should be provided.
• The form should be submitted to the Cleveland Municipal Court, Housing Division, for processing.

This guide will help you fill out this form as follows:

Step 1: Basic Information

Your Information

1. • Tenant’s Name: Write your full name.
   • Tenant’s Address: Provide your current address where you reside.

Landlord’s Information

1. • Landlord’s Name: Write your landlord’s full name.

Step 2: Type of Orders Requested

Check the appropriate boxes for the orders you are requesting:

• Order to Compel Repairs: If you want the court to order the landlord to make necessary repairs.
• Order to Reduce Periodic Rent: If you want the rent to be reduced until repairs are made.
• Order to Release Rent Deposited in Court to Tenant to Make Repairs: If you have deposited rent in court and want it released to you to make repairs.
• Order to Place the Building in Receivership: If you want the court to appoint a receiver to manage and operate the building.
• Money Damages: If you are seeking monetary compensation for inconvenience and suffering.

Step 3: Statement of Facts

Provide details about the issues with your rental property:

Conditions Needing Repair

1. • Describe each condition that needs to be repaired.
   • Specify how long each condition has been a problem.
   • Mention when you asked the landlord to make repairs.
   • Note the actions taken by the landlord, if any.

Step 4: Relief Sought for First Cause of Action

Check the boxes for the specific court orders you are requesting:

• Remedy the Conditions: To have the landlord fix the problems.
• Reduction in Rent: To lower your rent until the repairs are made.
• Release Rent for Repairs: To get the rent you paid to the court released to you for making repairs.
• Appointment of a Receiver: To appoint someone to manage the property until the repairs are completed.

Step 5: Second Cause of Action for Money Damages (if applicable)

If you are seeking money damages:

• Restate Your Claim: Repeat the issues you described earlier.
• Amount Sought: Specify the amount of money you are seeking for damages caused by the landlord’s actions or inactions.

Step 6: Signature Section

• Tenant’s Signature: Sign and date the form.
• Attorney Information (if applicable):

1. • Attorney’s Name: If you have an attorney, provide their name.
   • Attorney’s Address/Phone Number: Provide your attorney’s contact information.

Final Steps

• Review the Form: Make sure all sections are completed and accurate.
• Submit the Form: File the form with the Cleveland Municipal Court, Housing Division.

If you need additional assistance, consider consulting with a legal professional or visiting the court for further guidance.