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Posted inLaw/Legislation, Living

Legal Aid: Using rent escrow for repairs

Tonya Samsby Tonya Sams06/10/202606/27/2026

Listen to this articleMany tenants are unaware of their rights when a landlord fails to make repairs to their property to keep it livable and safe. One option is a rent deposit, also known as rent escrow. “A tenant can use rent escrow and pay their rent to the Clerk of Court to protect themselves […]

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Opinion: Flock cameras raise privacy concerns

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Ohio’s New Marijuana Law: What You Need to Know

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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS IF APPROACHED BY ICE

Ron Calhounby Ron Calhoun01/13/202603/17/2026
Posted inLaw/Legislation, Tonya Sams

Legal Aid may be able to help with estate planning and administration

Guest Writerby Guest Writer12/18/202501/19/2026
Posted inLaw/Legislation

Legal Aid may be able to help low-income entrepreneurs

Tonya Samsby Tonya Sams12/14/202506/07/2026
Posted inGovernment, Law/Legislation

Controversial Definition of Gender Tucked into Ohio Budget Bill

Angela Hayby Angela Hay10/21/202503/17/2026
Posted inLaw/Legislation, News

Trump Order to Block Nationwide Birthright Citizenship

Staff Writerby Staff Writer10/09/202512/10/2025
Posted inLaw/Legislation

Legal Aid Helps Residents With Medicaid Snap Benefit Issues

Tonya Samsby Tonya Sams09/12/202506/07/2026
Posted inGovernment, Law/Legislation, News, Politics, Wealth

Ohios New Budget Bill Protects High Earners While Social Services Suffer

Angela Hayby Angela Hay08/21/202512/10/2025
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House Bill 1 Would Change Property Tax For The First Time Since 1972

Guest Writerby Guest Writer07/21/202501/15/2026
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Ohio In Transition The 2025 Reform Battles

Staff Writerby Staff Writer07/11/202511/11/2025
Posted inLaw/Legislation

Having a reentry plan can help released individuals after incarceration

Tonya Samsby Tonya Sams05/26/202506/07/2026
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Law/Legislation, Trending News

Cassie’s testimony in the Diddy trial exposes the underbelly of their relationship

AP Newsby AP News05/14/202505/21/2025
Posted inLaw/Legislation, State

Ohio Passes New Law to Help Drivers Keep Their Licenses

Ron Calhounby Ron Calhoun05/01/202512/06/2025
Posted inLaw/Legislation, National, News

No jurors picked on first day of Harvey Weinstein’s #MeToo retrial

AP Newsby AP News04/16/202504/22/2025
Posted inHealth, Law/Legislation, Living, Trending News

Proposed Medicaid Work Requirements Could Leave 61,826 Ohioans Without Health Insurance

Ron Calhounby Ron Calhoun02/17/202512/06/2025
Posted inLaw/Legislation, Living, National, News

Suspect in Tupac Shakur killing seeks to delay trial as defense identifies new witnesses

AP Newsby AP News02/15/202502/15/2025
Posted inLaw/Legislation, National, Wealth

IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season

AP Newsby AP News02/15/202502/16/2025
Posted inLaw/Legislation

Individualized Education Plans Can Help Struggling Students

Tonya Samsby Tonya Sams02/14/202506/07/2026
Posted inLaw/Legislation

Legal Aid Low Income Taxpayer Clinic Can Help Resolve Tax Issues

Guest Writerby Guest Writer11/07/202411/14/2024
Posted inLaw/Legislation

Changes in federal law require new reporting for small business owners

Tonya Samsby Tonya Sams09/18/202406/07/2026
Posted inLaw/Legislation

Legal Aid provides help for clients struggling with mental health

Tonya Samsby Tonya Sams06/03/202406/07/2026
Posted inLaw/Legislation, Public Safety

Summary of the DOJ Consent Decree with the City of Cleveland and CDP

Gregory Mooreby Gregory Moore05/15/202407/09/2024
Posted inCLE Streets, Law/Legislation, State

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS ‘FAST FACTS’

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