In Ohio, sellers must disclose certain information when selling residential property. This guide explains the mandatory disclosures required by law, ensuring transparency and protecting the interests of all parties involved

When a property closing doesn't go as planned, Ohio courts offer legal remedies to enforce the agreement. Learn how you can sue for breach of the purchase agreement and seek specific performance to protect your interests.

Planning a home remodeling or repair project in Ohio? As of January 1, 2025, a new law requires contracts for projects costing $25,000 or more to meet specific requirements, ensuring clearer agreements and better protection for homeowners.

Living next to a troublesome neighbor can be a challenging experience. If your neighbor’s actions are causing you significant distress or harm, you may need to file an injunction complaint to seek legal relief. 

In Ohio, if you have an interest in a property undergoing foreclosure, it's crucial to assert your interest promptly to protect your rights. Learn the steps to take and how to ensure your claims are considered by the Court.

Steps landlords can take when a tenant files for bankruptcy during an eviction action in Ohio, and how to navigate the complexities of the legal process.

The Ohio government has made it easier to sue contractors for bad work on homes, but the amount of money you can get from suing them is now less.

Beginning back on February 6, 2024, if you purchase a property in Cleveland, the seller is required to provide a special certificate that will inform you of any issues with the property, such as whether it has been flagged by the City of Cleveland for lead-related concerns.

When you hire a homebuilder, they must do a good job. This means they need to work like any skilled worker would.

Fraudulent misrepresentation happens when someone lies about an important fact, and another person believes this lie and gets hurt because of it.

An option contract gives you the chance to buy property later, without having to do it right away.

Landlord 101 is part of a new series of informational posts that reviews what a landlord could expect from each city/town/municipality in the Northeast Ohio area. This article is part 2 for Cleveland Heights and before reading this article, we recommend you begin with part 1.

Landlord 101 is part of a new series of informational posts that reviews what a landlord could expect from each city/town/municipality in the Northeast Ohio area. Learn about the eviction process in Cleveland Heights, including the prohibition of ‘self-help’ and the steps required to legally remove a tenant.

The first step of any commercial lease, whether as Tenant or as Landlord, is to set down the basic terms with a Letter of Intent (LOI). Learn about the essential elements of an LOI and how it can be binding or non-binding based on initial negotiations.

Discovering a mechanic’s lien on your property can be alarming—but Ohio law gives you ways to fight back. Learn how to remove a lien from your property.

The Ohio Court has invalidated the Cleveland Municipal Housing Court's rule requiring landlords to provide lead safe certification before evicting a tenant. Learn about the implications of this decision and how it affects the eviction process in Cleveland.

Starting July 1, 2021, Ohio mandates that all residential home inspections be conducted by licensed inspectors. This new regulation offers potential relief for home buyers, including the ability to sue for negligent inspections and access the Home Inspection Recovery Fund.

In Ohio, a written and signed contract is essential for any real estate transaction to be enforceable. Without it, verbal agreements hold no legal weight, potentially leading to unenforceable contracts and significant challenges in court.

It's spring, and water is entering your house—maybe through the roof, siding, or basement. After inspection, you find out this issue has been ongoing for a long time, and the previous owner likely knew but didn't disclose it. What are your options?

You’re locked into a lease that auto-renewed. Or are you? Learn how Ohio’s statute of conveyances can be a powerful tool to exit an otherwise automatically renewing lease without financial penalty.