Ohio sheriff orders deputies not to evict

[BankruptPinoy]

A sheriff in southwest Ohio has ordered deputies to ignore eviction orders when people have nowhere else to live.

Butler County Sheriff Richard Jones says evictions in winter weather and during an economic recession are heartless and those cases should be sent back to the courts and resolved some other way.

Jones on Tuesday ordered deputies to ensure that people have shelter before they're forced out of their homes. He also sent a letter to Gov. Ted Strickland asking him to issue a state order to stop forced evictions for at least the winter months.

The sheriff could face court action if a bank or landlord challenges his refusal to honor a court-ordered eviction. Jones says he will face any consequences of his order.

Ohio sheriff orders deputies not to evict
December 10, 2008 07:44 EST

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[BKOnce]

Very good-heart man.... but at wrong time.

[Genenco]

I think that his heart is in the right place.

Problem is, that he's got to do the job he's paid for. However, he "Could" try contacting some of the charity places and let them know he's having to evict and could they help out.

[AngelinaCat]

My problem with this is:

The sheriff's heart is in the right place, not wanting to evict the non-paying tenants.

However, what if the LANDLORD actually has a PAYING tenant wanting to go into one of those properties? Is the property owner going to be denied his/her opportunity to get some income?????

This is called 'The Law of Unintended Consequences'.......

[Catia]

i think this is strictly speaking for evictions due to foreclosure--not rental evictions. At least that's how i interperated it. anyone know for sure?