Property Management
In Ohio, a landlord who locks out a tenant without court order is engaging in:
AA permissible 'self-help' eviction
BAn illegal 'self-help' eviction that exposes the landlord to civil liability✓ Correct
CA proper remedy allowed after a 3-day notice expires
DA legal action available only in commercial leases
Explanation
Ohio law prohibits 'self-help' evictions — landlords cannot change locks, remove doors, or shut off utilities to force a tenant out without a court order. Such actions expose the landlord to significant civil liability.
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