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    Sep 8, 2007, 11:50 AM
    Tenants rights
    Does a landlord have to have the keys to a rented property? Ohio Law?
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    Sep 8, 2007, 12:10 PM
    Do you mean keep a copy while is is under lease or have the keys returned after the lease expires?
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    Sep 8, 2007, 02:39 PM
    Hello dot:

    When you say "have to", do you mean is it a law?? It isn't, but the landlord may insist upon having a set of keys to your/his house. I would if I was your landlord.

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    Sep 8, 2007, 03:37 PM
    Most landlord tenant laws give landlords permission to enter the premises in case of an emergency. This would imply they have a right to have a set of keys.
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    Sep 9, 2007, 10:40 AM
    Isn't it even more simple? I do not believe that the tenant has a right to make modifications to a rental property without the landlord's permission. And the only way to get a set of locks that the landlord does not have the keys to would be to have the doors rekeyed without the landlord's knowledge.
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    Sep 11, 2007, 05:29 AM
    The problem is that the landlord comes in and out whenever they choose. If I get any notice it is right before they walk in the door and it is always when I am not home. I don't know what to do about this.
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    Sep 11, 2007, 05:31 AM
    Hello dot:

    Landlord tenant law requires your landlord to give you reasonable notice. That means at least 24 hours. Write your landlord a letter. Send it certified, return receipt requested. Tell her that she will not be allowed in UNLESS she give proper notice.

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    Sep 11, 2007, 06:21 AM
    What reasons does she give? If she is violating the lease you may be able to bring this up to your local Housing agency.

    You should also get a chain for when you are at home.

    But YOU would be violating the lease to change the locks.
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