Downtown Toledo has many buildings that are either abandoned or mostly vacant. While the structure may be obsolete, the land still has significant value, especially if it can be repurposed for a use more in keeping with today’s real estate and commercial market....
As is the case in other states, Ohio law allows contractors and subcontractors to record and then enforce a mechanic’s lien on property on which they perform work. The idea behind the mechanic’s lien statute is to make sure that those in the construction industry get...
In spite of the economic bust that 2020 brought many American business owners, there was a concurrent startup boom that has left economists both bemused and optimistic. According to a study released this year, U.S. entrepreneurs filed 4.4 million business formation...
If a person is behind on paying his or her mortgage, the lender may pursue a process called foreclosure. There is helpful information available about foreclosure in Ohio and how an attorney may be able to help. Pre-foreclosure Pre-foreclosure is the time period...
A business acquisition can offer a variety of different benefits in the real estate or other industries. Anyone considering an acquisition should first be familiar with the potential benefits of an acquisition and how Business law protections can help guide a...
The power of eminent domain is exercised rather frequently in Ohio and across the nation. However, it is probably rare that any one person will be involved in an eminent domain case twice or more – if you are involved in such a case, it is most likely your first time....
In planning a new business, you have so many tasks to complete and challenges to overcome. Among them is choosing the right business entity. Many important factors come into play when deciding on the right business entity. And some of those factors include the amount...
There are many people in Ohio who own land and homes. When they purchase the land or receive it through an inheritance, they generally have complete control over it. They can do what they want with the land or the home. For the most part they also are in control over...
Contracts form the backbone of many business dealings in Ohio, but there are times when one party or the other does not fulfill their end of the agreement. When this happens, the injured party may pursue a breach of contract claim. One type of damages they may seek in...
When a person purchases real estate, whether it is a home or a place to conduct business, it is a large investment of time and money. In addition to the items a buyer may already be familiar with, like mortgages and title searches, it may be helpful to understand...
