| General Information on Tenant-Landlord Issues |
Off-Campus Student Services
The Ohio State University
15 East 15th Avenue
Columbus, OH 43201
(614) 292-0100 |
Services:
- Apartment and sublet listings
- Roommate listings
- Mediation services (for tenant-landlord issues and roommate disputes)
- Information and referrals on a variety of issues affecting off-campus students
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The Columbus Urban League
788 Mount Vernon Avenue
Columbus, OH 43203-1408
(614) 257-6300 |
Services:
- Open Office Hours: walk-ins Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (Bring your lease and any other materials that may be relevant to your situation)
- Information on tenant-landlord issues and fair housing
- Assistance with discrimination cases
- Mediation for tenant-landlord problems
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| Legal Services |
Ohio State University Student Housing Legal Clinic
33 West 11th Avenue
Columbus, OH 43210
schedule an appointment online
Hours: M-R 8am – 5pm, F 8am-12pm
www.moritzlaw.osu.edu/shlc |
Services:
- Landlord-Tenant Issues
- Mediation to Litigation
- OSU Law students will also be available to assist you
- Referrals
- Court Issues: If student needs representation, a SHLC attorney may also be available
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Eric E. Willison, Esq.
625 City Park Avenue
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 221-3938 |
Services:
- Help with landlord-tenant disputes over wrongfully withheld security deposits
- Preventative consultation to ensure return of security deposits
- Help with general landlord-tenant issues
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Andrew J. Ruzicho II, ESQ
611 E. Weber Road
Suite 102
Columbus, Ohio 43211
(614) 447-2365
Fax (614) 750-2163
andy@ruzicholaw.com
www.ohiolandlordtenant.com
www.ruzicholaw.com |
Services:
- Help with landlord-tenant disputes over wrongfully withheld security deposits
- Preventative consultation to ensure return of security deposits
- Help with general landlord-tenant issues
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| Mediation Services |
Community Mediation Services of Central Ohio
67 Jefferson Avenue
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 228-7191 |
Services:
- Mediation for tenant-landlord and tenant-tenant issues provided by trained volunteers
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Legal Aid Society of Columbus
40 W. Gay Street
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 224-8374 |
Services:
- Public education clinics held on Mondays at 11 a.m. at the address to the left
- Information on tenant-landlord rights and responsibilities
- Free or low-cost legal services if you qualify (based on income and type of case)
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Municipal Building
Clerk of Courts
375 S. High Street
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 645-7420
www.fcmcclerk.com |
Services:
- Rent escrow deposits
- Court-ordered repairs
- Small Claims Division
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Capital University Law Clinic
303 E. Broad St.
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 236-6245
In-Take Dept. |
Services:
- Law interns evaluate problems under the supervision of a senior attorney
- Accept new cases in the beginning of autumn and winter quarters
- Services are free unless your case goes to court, then you pay court fees
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Columbus Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
175 S. 3rd Street, 11th floor
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 221-0754
www.cbalaw.org |
Services:
- Lawyer referral service
- Investigates complaints regarding non-ethical conduct of attorneys
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| Health and Housing Code Violations |
City of Columbus Department of Development-Division of Regulation
757 Carolyn Ave.
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 645-8139 |
Services:
- Investigation of possible housing violations
- Assist when utilities are shut due to landlord negligence
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Columbus Public Health
240 Parsons Ave
Columbus OH 43215
(614) 645-8191 |
Services:
- Investigation of housing code violations relating to the exterior of the premises, including trash problems, pest infestation, etc.
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| Consumer Complaints |
Ohio Attorney General’s Office—Consumer Protection Division
30 E. Broad Street – 25th floor
Columbus, OH 43215 - 3428
(614) 466-4986 |
Services:
- Investigates complaints related to consumer protection laws, including home improvement and repairs
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Better Business Bureau of Central Ohio
1335 Dublin Road
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 486-6336
www.columbus-oh.bbb.org |
Services:
- Write or call to receive file reports on specific businesses (must have the company’s area code + phone number)
- Complaint investigation
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| Additional Phone Numbers |
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse (614) 645-7306 |
| Animal Bites (614) 645-8191 |
| Animals Running Loose (614) 462-3400 |
| AIDS Hotline (614) 645-7772 |
| Bulk Trash Pick-Up (for Columbus) (614) 645-TRSH |
| Cable TV Complaints (614) 645-7756 |
| CHOICES (for Women Victims of domestic violence & their children) (614) 224-4663 |
| City Council (614) 645-7380 |
| Credit Counselors of America (614) 224-5444 |
| Crime Statistics (614) 645-4610 |
| Crime Stoppers (614) 645-TIPS |
| Dead Animals (614) 645-5966 |
Electricity Off
Day: (614) 645-7360
Night: (614) 645-7627 |
| Franklin County Children’s Services (614) 299-70001 |
| Franklin County Jail (614) 462-3368 |
| Franklin County Human Services (614) 462-4000 |
| Franklin County Public Defender (614) 462-3194 |
| Housing/Building (Permits) (614) 645-7433 |
| Ohio Civil Rights Commission (614) 466-2785 |
| Parking Violations (614) 645-6400 |
POLICE:
Emergency-911
Non-emergency-(614) 645-4545 |
| FIRE Non-emergency-(614) 221-3132 |
| Accident Investigation (614) 645-4767 |
| Detective Bureau (614) 645-4624 |
| Narcotics Bureau (614) 645-4616 |
| Telephone Reporting (614) 645-4717 |
| Hearing Impaired TDD (614) 645-4677 |
| Missing Person (614) 645-4810 |
| Poison Center (614) 228-1323 |
| Rat or Insect Infestation (614) 645-8191 |
| Sewer Complaints (614) 645-7497 |
| Sidewalk/Driveways/Sign (Permits/Complaints) (614) 645-7260 |
| Street Cleaning (614) 645-8120 |
| Streets/Freeway (Snow-Ice Removal, Potholes, etc.) (614) 645-8390 |
| Street Lights (Out) (614) 645-7627 |
| Traffic Bureau (614) 645-4661 |
| Traffic Signals (Damaged/Removed) (614) 645-7393 |
| Trash Collection (614) 645-8774 |
| Trees (Public Property) (614) 645-3350 |
| Victims of Crime (614) 466-4986 |
| Water Leaks (Outdoors) (614) 645-7788 |
Water Services
Day:614) 645-8270
Night: (614) 645-7788 |
| Weeds (Columbus Health Dept.) (614) 645-8191 |
| Zoning Enforcement (614) 645-7260 |
