Mallory Law OfficeJul 15, 20183 min readChecking Out The College Apartment Lease ChecklistAlmost everything. Your first day on campus involves a serious business transaction. Namely, the filling out of your college apartment...
Mallory Law OfficeApr 18, 20182 min readFour Questions to Ask Before Your Summer SubletAs the spring semester ends, college students in Columbus and around the country are beginning to look for housing so they can attend...
Mallory Law OfficeJan 9, 20181 min readOhio Law Requires Residential Landlords to Register with CountyMany landlords are unaware that Ohio law requires all owners of residential rental property to register with the county auditor. If the...
Mallory Law OfficeMar 8, 20161 min readOhio’s D.O.L.L.A.R. Deed ProgramThe 131st Ohio General Assembly is currently considering new legislation to give individuals and families another opportunity to stay in...
Mallory Law OfficeAug 5, 20141 min readNonresident Commercial Real Estate BrokersOhio law requires a real estate broker’s license before an individual or entity can sell, rent, lease, or manage property in return for a...
Mallory Law OfficeMay 20, 20142 min readAfter the Lease Expires: Holdover TenantsIn a general month-to-month tenancy in Ohio, the landlord must give a tenant at least thirty (30) days notice of termination prior to the...
Mallory Law OfficeMar 18, 20141 min readLandlords Must Keep Premises Safe for GuestsThe Ohio Supreme Court has ruled that landlords have the same duty to the guests of tenants as they do to tenants to keep their common...
Mallory Law OfficeFeb 6, 20142 min readA Tenant’s Unpaid Water Bill: Who’s Responsible?Imagine this scenario. A tenant suddenly vacates her apartment and moves out of state, leaving her water bill unpaid. Who is liable for...