Every homeowner should be aware of the tax valuation process in Ohio and how to appeal if they disagree with the tax assessment of their property. Tax valuation overview The tax valuation process for real estate includes several steps. First, the county auditor’s...
When a person is facing foreclosure of their home, it can be a very difficult situation. There is information about the foreclosure process that is helpful to understand. Foreclosure process Foreclosure is a legal process in which a lender takes possession of property...
Some trademark disputes can look rather silly and trivial, but they can be deadly serious for the businesses involved. A recent dispute involving the outdoor-wear company Patagonia illustrates the point. Recently, Patagonia filed a trademark infringement lawsuit...
It can be hard to get your bearings after you’re informed of the government’s intent to take your property for the public good. You might be reeling as you try to figure out the process, and figuring out how to protect your interests as fully as possible can be...
Investors in Toledo’s commercial real estate market usually make every effort to identify a good tenant for their space and prepare a detailed lease that protects their rights. Even so, there is always some risk that things will go sour with their commercial tenant....
The subject of eminent domain tends to get people riled up. Property owners feel that the practice violates their property rights. Meanwhile, other groups feel that powerful interests abuse eminent domain for their own purposes. Recently, two lawmakers introduced a...
Businesses must make money to stay profitable. Credit is one thing that makes it possible for Ohio businesses to make money. Very few enterprises are able to operate by demanding or paying cash up front in full for all goods and services, especially when they are...
A residential home sale or purchase is often the single largest transaction in a person’s life. In addition to being the biggest expense in most family budgets, a home is where a person lives and raises their family. When a home buyer discovers problems with a...
An inheritance left to you by a loved one can provide you with a financial lifeline and the long-term stability that you’ve hoped for. Yet, if your loved one left you part of their estate through a trust, you might feel a little uncomfortable with someone else, i.e.,...
Usually, an Ohio business in a legal dispute will be able to appeal a court decision with which they do not agree. An appeal can be a critical part of a business’s overall legal strategy. An unfavorable decision after a trial or hearing can cost a business dearly if...
