Ohio § 1923.062
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 1923.062, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1923.062.
(A) In an action under this chapter for possession of residential premises of a tenant
or manufactured home park resident who is deployed on active duty or of any member
of the tenant's or resident's immediate family, if the tenant or resident entered
into the rental agreement on or after the effective date of this section, the court
may, on its own motion, and shall, upon motion made by or on behalf of the tenant
or resident, do either of the following if the tenant's or resident's ability to pay
the agreed rent is materially affected by the deployment on active duty: (1) Stay the proceedings for a period of ninety days, unless, in the opinion of the court,
justice and equity require a longer or shorter period of time; (2) Adjust the obligation under the rental agreement to preserve the interest of all
parties to it. (B) If a stay is granted under division (A) of this section, the court may grant the
landlord or park operator such relief as equity may require. (C) This section does not apply to landlords or park operators operating less than four
residential premises. (D) As used in this section, “ active duty ” means active duty pursuant to an executive order of the president of the United
States, an act of the congress of the United States, or section 5919.29 or 5923.21 of the Revised Code .
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 1923.062
What does Ohio Revised Code § 1923.062 cover?
Section 1923.062 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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