Adaranijo v. Morris Invest. Co., C-070453 (6-6-2008)

DECISION.

{¶ 1} The Morris Investment Company appeals from the trial court's judgment awarding Matthew Adaranijo double damages and costs in an R.C. 5321.16 action to recover a security deposit.

{¶ 2} Adaranijo rented an apartment from Morris in 2001 and paid a security deposit of $750 as provided in a written lease. The parties renewed the lease three times during the tenancy, with the last renewal beginning on August 1, 2005, and terminating on July 31, 2007. Adaranijo vacated the apartment in October 2006, informed Morris of his departure, and paid rent through November 2006. Morris was…