Rent Escrow Process For Tenants | Akron Municipal Court
172 South Broadway Street, Ocasek Building, Akron, OH 44308
Barrier Free Restrooms|Braille and Tone Elevators|Designated Parking|Lowered Elevator Controls|Wheelchair Accessible Building (ramps & main entrance doors).
Eligibility
Required documents
Hours
Voice - voice | Civil Division
Languages
Website can be translated via Google Translate.
Application process
- Steps to begin the escrow process can be found at: https://akronmunicipalcourt.org/case-types/landlord-tenants/rent-escrow-process-for-tenants-how-to-get-your-landlord-to-make-repairs. - If renters have questions about the rent escrow process, call the Housing Program Resource Center at 330-375-2985.
Fees
No filing fee to place rent in escrow, however, the court will retain one percent (1%) of the monthly rent deposited with the court.
Service area
Akron, Ohio
Fairlawn, Ohio
Mogadore, Ohio
44312, Ohio
Lakemore, Ohio
Richfield, Ohio
Description
Assists renters in the legal process of escrow in attempt to force a landlord to make repairs that are needed to the rental property.
Data provided by
211 Summit
What's Here
Providing organization
Akron Municipal Court
Has jurisdiction in misdemeanor criminal cases where the maximum sentence is one year in jail and a fine of not more than $2,500. Also handles the initial stages of felony proceedings prior to trial. In civil matters this jurisdiction is limited to cases where the monetary claim requested by either party is not more than $15,000. Serves the cities of Akron and Fairlawn; the townships of Bath, Richfield, and Springfield; the villages of Lakemore and Richfield; and the part of Mogadore that is in Summit County, Ohio.