The eminent domain process in Ohio can take several months or longer than a year. The timeline depends on property appraisals, negotiations and whether the owner challenges the taking or the amount of compensation. Understanding each stage can help property owners...
Finding a fence, shed or driveway crossing onto your land can cause stress. Property owners often discover boundary issues during surveys before a sale or renovation. Ohio law provides several ways to address these conflicts without going to court. What does a survey...
Your purchase order says one thing, but the seller’s invoice or acknowledgment says another. That mismatch can become costly if a dispute develops over payment, delivery, warranties or dispute resolution. For Ohio businesses buying or selling goods, state law provides...
Finding a zoning problem after closing can be frustrating. An addition, structure or business use may not match local rules, even if the issue did not come up before you bought the property. Your options depend on the violation, the local zoning code, the property’s...
When a seller backs out of a signed real estate contract in Maumee, a buyer's first instinct may be to recover a deposit or out-of-pocket costs. Standard contract law often defaults to monetary damages to compensate the non-breaching party. But when the buyer wants...
If your mortgaged property becomes a target of eminent domain, you may be worried about unexpected financial repercussions. Specifically, a possible prepayment penalty by your lender could be a cause of major worry. Here is what you need to know to allay concerns....
A demand letter, contract dispute or serious employee complaint may signal legal action. For your Maumee or Toledo-area business, routine deletion of records could erase information that later matters to either side. Ohio Civil Rule 37 covers digital records, such as...
Owning Ohio real estate with someone else can become stressful when your plans no longer match. You might want to sell an inherited home or investment property while another owner refuses. You could negotiate a sale, physical division or buyout directly or through...
A knock on your door or a sudden letter in your mailbox from a utility company can cause immediate stress. It is easy to feel like you have no choice when a large company demands access to your land. You do have options. An easement request is not a final command, and...
Whether you are buying or selling a home, it is important to be aware of some common disputes that can disrupt a real estate transaction. A dispute can lead to delays, serious financial setbacks and legal consequences. Here are a few common problems when handling a...
