My question involves landlord-tenant law in the State of: Ohio
My family rented a place for 2 years, we fell short on paying the rent the last 3 months of the lease. We were asked to leave by the landlord by her giving us a eviction notice, (we never recieved a 3 day notice). We vacated the property before we went to court and turned over the keys in court. We still have a eviction something on our credit report not sure if it will stay after the trial. She is sueing us for back rent and late fee's and the balance on the water bill. Which I am fine paying except it seems she is compounding the late fees every month. So if the late fee is $10 a day after the 7th then the late fee doesnt stop until the late fee and rent is paid in full. I believe this is not right at all, you could end up owing hundreds of dollars for a 1 month late fee. Need some advice if this is legal and if it is not what can I do about this in court.
My second question is, if she wins this trail which she will of some sorts just dont want her winning for like 17k or some other large amount that I will not be able to pay. Will the judge let us make payments? Can I appeal to give us more time? Can I claim I am broke right now and get a lesser amount?
Any good advice would help. Thank You.

