Lloyd v. Roosevelt Properties, Ltd.

Citations

• 2018 Ohio 3163

Syllabus

Breach of warranty of habitability constructive eviction breach of contract R.C. 5321.04 R.C. 5321.16 R.C. 5321.07 security deposit damages attorney fees manifest weight. The trial court's findings in favor of tenant for breach of the implied warranty of habitability, breach of contract, and constructive eviction were not against the manifest weight of the evidence. Landlord violated R.C. 5321.16(B) by withholding tenant's security deposit. Further, the trial court abused its discretion when it awarded excessive attorney fees pursuant to R.C. 5321.07 and in awarding compensatory damages to tenant.