Ohio Rev. Code § 4781 § 4781.41
Effect of operator's noncompliance with rental agreement or statutes.
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(A) If a park operator fails to fulfill any obligation imposed upon the park operator by section 4781.38 of the Revised Code or by the rental agreement, or the conditions of the premises are such that the resident reasonably believes that a park operator has failed to fulfill any such obligations, or a governmental agency has found that the premises are not in compliance with building, housing, health, or safety codes which apply to any condition of the residential premises that could materially affect the health and safety of an occupant, the resident may give notice in writing to the park operator specifying the acts, omissions, or code violations that constitute noncompliance with such provisions. The notice shall be sent to the person or place where rent is normally paid. (B) If a park operator receives the notice described in division (A) of this section and after receipt of the notice fails to remedy the condition within a reasonable time, considering the severity of the condition and the time necessary to remedy such condition, or within thirty days, whichever is sooner, and if the resident is current in rent payments due under the rental agreement, the resident may do one of the following: (1) Deposit all rent that is due and thereafter becomes due the park operator with the clerk of court of the municipal or county court having jurisdiction in the territory in which the residential premises are located; (2) Apply to the court for an order directing the park operator to remedy the condition. As part thereof, the resident may deposit rent pursuant to division (B)(1) of this section, and may apply for an order reducing the periodic rent due the park operator until such time as the park operator does remedy the condition, and may apply for an order to use the rent deposited to remedy the condition. In any order issued pursuant to this division, the court may require the resident to deposit rent with the clerk of court as provided in division (B)(1) of this section.
Ohio Rev. Code § 4781.41 establishes a formal process that applies when a manufactured home park operator fails to meet obligations set by the rental agreement or by § 4781.38, or when a government agency has found the premises out of compliance with building, housing, health, or safety codes. Under this provision, a resident may send written notice to the operator specifying the problem, and if the operator does not remedy the condition within a reasonable time—or within thirty days, whichever comes first—the resident gains access to legal remedies. Those remedies include depositing rent with a court clerk rather than paying the operator directly, or petitioning a court for an order requiring repairs, reducing rent, or authorizing use of deposited rent to fix the condition, provided the resident is current on rent payments.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Ohio Rev. Code § 4781.41, park operators who receive a written notice of noncompliance from a resident are expected to address the identified condition promptly—within a reasonable time given the severity of the issue, and no later than thirty days. Operators who maintain documented maintenance logs, respond to written complaints in writing, and complete repairs within the statutory window are generally better positioned to demonstrate compliance. Failing to act after receiving proper notice can expose an operator to court proceedings in which a judge may order repairs, reduce the rent the operator is entitled to collect, or authorize the resident to use escrowed rent funds to remedy the condition.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ohio Rev. Code § 4781.41 gives manufactured home park residents a structured path when a park operator is not meeting obligations under the rental agreement, § 4781.38, or applicable building, housing, health, or safety codes. To access these protections, a resident must first send written notice to the place where rent is normally paid, clearly describing the problem, and must remain current on rent payments. If the operator does not remedy the condition within the required timeframe, the resident may consider options such as depositing rent with the clerk of the appropriate municipal or county court, applying to the court for a repair order, seeking a rent reduction, or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with Ohio manufactured housing law for guidance on which path fits the circumstances.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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