What is the name of your state? Ohio
I need help fast! I am a first time landlord and my very first tenant recently died. He lived there for nine months and signed a one year lease. His longtime girlfriend lived with him but she never filled out an application or signed the lease. Everything was in his name, Now that he's gone I don't know what to do with her. I knew that she was living there and I know she was contributing. Leagally what am i required to do? What about the security deposit? Should everything transfer to her? Or should I refund the money to his estate and start all over with her?
I need help fast! I am a first time landlord and my very first tenant recently died. He lived there for nine months and signed a one year lease. His longtime girlfriend lived with him but she never filled out an application or signed the lease. Everything was in his name, Now that he's gone I don't know what to do with her. I knew that she was living there and I know she was contributing. Leagally what am i required to do? What about the security deposit? Should everything transfer to her? Or should I refund the money to his estate and start all over with her?