Can you read??
First of all, happylucky...you should change your name...you are quite rude and offensive. Secondly, where in my message did you read that I have two dogs?? Can you read english or is does the word "dog" automatically send you into a pathological frenzy. Let me try again with you, ok? I have a 4 lb teacup Chihuahua. He's kept in the basement which has a cement floor when I'm not home and is with me otherwise. I can assure you that even YOUR nose, which seems to be quite sensitive I expect, would absolutely smell NO dog in my house. I shampoo my dog 2 times per month. My cat is also shampooed 2 times per month. I resent you assuming that my house smells because I have two animals living with me! Are you a lawyer...for real? I'm just curious. Anyway, I can see that this was a total waste of time and will not be hoping to get any rational professional advice. I guess the old saying is right after all...you get what you pay for. You're the "Dr. Laura" of lawyers...and you're really annoying.
Besides, as I read Ohio landlord tenant law, a security deposit is for DAMAGES, nothing else, regardless of your phobias about animals.
For your information, my roommate and I put over $2000 of our OWN money into this house we are RENTING. How dare you ask me if I'm going to "get out of this cheaply!" Everything has been updated from fixtures, walls, floors, and windows. If ANYTHING, this house has been RAISED in value since we've lived here. I can assure you that this house is in EXTREMELY better condition after using moving out than before we moved in. We have pictures to prove it. My question, which I can see now was a little more difficult to answer than I assumed, was, again, "can the landlord automatically deduct money from a security deposit for normal wear and tear?" I think we've put quite enough MONEY into this house as it is. At this point, I really don't trust your judgement or professionalism, so I'll pass on your response...although I'm sure you'll have PLEANTY to say to me...you're quite the hot head. If there are any other lawyers that may comment on this, I'd appreciate a level headed response.
Good day and peace and love to all animal lovers