Off Campus Living

I bought a car from someone off-campus and I only had it for a week and it won't start. What can I do?

Since the situation occurred between you and someone who is not affiliated with OHIO, the Ombuds Office cannot intervene on your behalf. You may want to consult with the lawyers at the Center for Student Legal Services to determine if you have grounds for renegotiating your situation. The Center for Student Legal Services is located at 50 South Court St., Suite D.

You might find that mediation could provide a way for you and the previous car owner to discuss your situation with a neutral third party. An option to consider may be the Athens Area Mediation Service, located at 396 Richland Ave., Athens.

My landlord isn't making repairs on our apartment. What can I do?

Because you live off-campus, you may want to seek assistance from another office. This ombuds office jurisdiction is only within Ohio University.

Options to consider:
The Off-Campus Living office, assists students with off-campus living issues, including supporting positive relationships between the University and the community. They also assist in helping people find resources for off-campus housing.

Student Senate

The Athens Areas Mediation Service could conduct mediations between you and your landlord to assist in resolving the issue informally.
396 Richland Avenue, Athens

The Center for Student Legal Services could help review legal strategies to respond to the situation.
50 South Court St, Suite D, Athens