Landlord Says I Abandoned My Apartment Because I Was Away Caring For My Mom
Location: Ohio
I rent a one bedroom apartment and have lived here for almost 3 years. My mother had surgery in February and I stayed at her house for about 5 weeks to help her. I still paid rent on time, my utilities stayed on, and I came back twice to get clothes and check the mail.
Yesterday I came back for good and found a notice taped inside my door saying the unit was “believed abandoned.” Some of my kitchen stuff was boxed up and my bedroom closet had been opened. Nothing huge seems missing, but my spare laptop bag and a small safe with old documents are not where I left them.
The property manager told me neighbors reported I “hadn’t been seen” and they had the right to enter because they thought I moved out. I never gave notice, never missed rent, and my lease is active untill August. She said they were just protecting the property and that I should be glad they didn’t change the locks.
I asked for a list of who entered and what was moved, but she said she’ll “look into it.” I’m worried about my documents and also about them doing this again if I travel.
What should I ask for in writing, and is there a proper agency or court process for this in Ohio?
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