Remember as a kid how you saved your pocket money to buy the latest comic, the latest single or your very own hamster? Can you remember how hard you saved, how carefully you counted your pennies, and how hard you thought before handing over your coins? Buying your...
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What can go wrong during the closing on a home?
You found your dream home, made an offer and the buyer accepted, so congratulations are definitely in order. Now, you’re just waiting on your closing date, right? What can go wrong? Plenty. Here are some of the potential problems you can encounter: Financing will be...
Can you put an end to an easement?
An easement grants someone else the right to use the land in a certain way. For example, a neighbor may want to share a driveway to get to their property. They never own that driveway, but they do have a legal right to use it. This way, they can get to their own...
Reasons to include contingencies in your purchase offer on a home
When you make an offer on a property, you have a legal obligation to complete the transaction. As such, you want to be very careful about what promises you make or what terms you agree to in such an offer, as it is a legally-binding contract. Deciding to include...
Tenants not paying the rent: What are your options?
If you are an Ohio landlord, you may not be feeling as secure as you once were. Media reports are full of tenants unable to pay the rent and full of people demanding that landlords cannot evict people. These are challenging times for everyone. That does not mean you...
What rules govern how Ohio landlords handle security deposits?
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...
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...