Ohioans who find themselves at odds with government entities over their land might be surprised to discover that eminent domain laws even exist. The concept of the government deciding to take a person’s property may be foreign and sound like an overreaching of...
Many Ohio property owners might be surprised to learn that state, local and federal governments have the right to simply take land through eminent domain if it is deemed necessary for a public project. While some of these projects – like a new road – are important,...
Business always faces the risk of legal action because of their actions, inaction, products, services, or other actions. The risk of lawsuits usually grows with the size of the business and may come from customers, clients, vendors, shareholders, or other businesses....
Landowners in the Maumee-Toledo area are facing increasing challenges from local government entities who want to compel the sale of their land to permit a development that is backed by the municipality. These projects range from freeways to housing developments. They...
When business owners in Ohio find themselves involved in business litigation – whether they initiated it or not – they can oftentimes find themselves wondering how the case will turn out. Facts, evidence, persuasive arguments – business owners will likely see it all...
Your real estate purchase can be one of the most consequential financial decisions you ever make. It is important to understand all of the conditions in the contract. Having contingencies in a contract can help prevent real estate litigation. If a contingency is not...
Sometimes a person in the greater Toledo metro area simply reaches a point in their life where their finances are unstable, perhaps due to a job loss or serious illness, and they are unable to pay their rent. If this happens, their landlord may file an eviction case...
Property owners have enough things to worry about without problems sneaking up on them from seemingly nowhere. Maintenance, improvements and taxes are issues every owner has to deal with – adverse possession may be less common, but it does happen. What is adverse...
If you are an Ohio property or business owner, you are probably familiar with the general concept of eminent domain, which allows the government to take your private land for public use, in exchange for paying you compensation. Generally, the government may not take...
“What is eminent domain”? For many people in Ohio who get involved in these types of legal cases, this is the first question they ask. It’s a good place to start. Understanding the basic concepts of eminent domain can help property owners get a grasp of how their...
