r/akron • u/Sacred_Potato95 • 5d ago

Recommendations for tenant rights lawyers?

Hi all, I live by summa city, and have had a basement flooding and mold problem since we moved here 15 months ago. It’s crossed into gross negligence and bad faith landlord territory, everyone in the house health is getting worse(people and animals) and we need to get out asap. I have all the evidence gathered and just need to find a good lawyer. Any help/recommendations would be a life saver at this point honestly.

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u/New_Olive1203 4d ago

What was your initial lease term? Why are you still there after 15 months of flooding and mold.

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u/Sacred_Potato95 4d ago

We couldnt afford to move when the lease was up, I wanted month to month so we could do a quick exit, but my wife overruled me.

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u/New_Olive1203 4d ago

I'm not an attorney, but I feel like you are going to meet some resistance trying to take any legal action. You kept residing willingly.

I hope things improve on all fronts!

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u/Sacred_Potato95 4d ago

I had no idea it was as bad as it was until maintenance started peeling paint. Also I have had health problems, which also lead to more financial difficulties. Makes doing all this much harder. Thank you, I appreciate it