Protecting yourself in the case of Abuse
This is a reality that a lot of us don’t ever want to face. The possibility that someone may hurt us whether through abuse or threats. Realty Trust Services does not condone abuse or threats of any sort between tenants, landlords and tenants, or outside persons. WE TAKE YOUR SAFETY SERIOUSLY. Here are some steps that you can take to protect yourself.
What is Abuse
The state of Ohio has a lot of laws that define what abuse is. They can be found online here:
Sexually Oriented
Ohio Laws and Rules
Abuse
Adult Protective Services
What you can do to help yourself and others
The first thing that you want to do if you are getting abused is get yourself out of the situation. IMMEDIATELY contact your local police department. You have the right to be protected. There are also several different places where you can find further assistance. The National Domestic Violence Hotline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can contact them here:
Phone Number
Website
The National Domestic Violence Hotline.
Realty Trust Services wants to make certain each of our tenants feel safe and secure at their home. It is of paramount importance that after a long day of work or taking care of the kids that you come home to a safe and secure place. YOU ARE IMPORTANT TO US.
Paperwork to be filed
There are a lot of laws that cover you in the case of something happening. Here are some links to help you:
Stalking and Sexually Oriented Offenses
There are many tools and places that you can contact in the case of domestic violence, abuse, or threats. Realty Trust Services is committed to having a safe living environment for each of it’s tenants.
