Breaking Lease Early Ohio

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In Ohio, tenants breaking a lease early may be responsible for rent until the lease ends or the landlord finds a new tenant. Landlords must make reasonable efforts to re-rent. Legal justifications for early termination include unsafe living conditions, military duty, and landlord harassment.

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I am a tenant who is leaving a leased property early.
Hello Marisa, it's important to know the laws about breaking a lease early vary by location. Could you please tell me where the property is located?
Ohio
Hello Marisa, in Ohio:
- You may be responsible for rent until the lease ends or the landlord finds a new tenant.
- Landlords must make reasonable efforts to re-rent.
Could you specify why you're leaving? Certain situations can legally justify breaking the lease.
Thank you
Hello Marisa, depending on your reason for leaving, you might be able to legally break your lease. For example, in Ohio:
- Unsafe living conditions
- Military duty
- Landlord harassment
Could any of these apply to your situation?