If the landlord, you make substantial investments and take financial risks in order to provide other people with housing and potentially generate a steady stream of income. There are laws that protect you as a landlord and other laws that protect the tenants who rent...
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Year: 2020
Know your eviction rights as an Ohio landlord
Renting out your property to other individuals is more complicated than you might think. Both landlords and their tenants must abide by laws set forth to protect all parties. Whether you are already renting out your property or are preparing to become a landlord,...
What rights do you have regarding your neighbor’s tree?
Ohio is perfectly situated for homeowners who have a green thumb or just a desire to spend time in green spaces to cultivate a broad range of both deciduous and coniferous trees. Deciduous trees typically drop their leaves during the colder Ohio fall and remain barren...
Understand zoning codes when buying Ohio property
Cities in Ohio, including Toledo, have zoning laws that outline what types of buildings can go in specific areas. This is meant to help ensure that the residents and businesses have dedicated spaces that don’t infringe upon each other. While it is possible to have a...
Questions you should ask before signing a wind energy lease
You’ve been approached by a wind energy company about leasing your farmland for use with their turbines. Frankly, it seems like a great way to get another stream of income going. But wind farm agreements are extremely long-lasting contracts. Before you sign away any...
Who pays for the fence under Ohio law?
Are you wondering who is responsible for the fence that separates your property from your neighbors? Don't worry, Ohio laws make it clear who is responsible for the fence. You can resolve your Ohio fence line disputes by seeing which of these three rules apply to your...
Looking to sell? A real estate attorney could help
You’ve been looking to sell your home, and you want to make sure the process goes smoothly. One thing you may want to consider is working with a real estate attorney as you put together your contracts and work with potential buyers. Real estate attorneys negotiate and...
Accurate fence lines are important
You come home from work one day to see that your neighbor has started building a fence between your property and their property. They just got a dog, so you expected them to put up a fence at some point. You smile and wave on your way into the house, and then you...
Zoning laws, permitted use and Ohio communities
Cities and villages in Ohio have the power of self-governing because this is a home rule state. One effect of this is that each local government has the ability to set zoning regulations as it sees fit. The exception to this is that townships and counties don’t have...
Real estate law: Reasonable accommodations for your tenants
If you rent out your residential property in the Toledo region of Ohio, you must make certain that you comply with the federal Fair Housing Act. For the uninitiated, it is a tricky landscape to navigate, but failure to comply, even accidentally, can result in serious...