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Ohio Law Requires Residential Landlords to Register with County
Many landlords are unaware that Ohio law requires all owners of residential rental property to register with the county auditor. If the...
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Mallory Law Office
- Apr 3, 2017
- 1 min
Opening Day Read: Baseball Mascots and the Law
Just in time for Opening Day 2017, Attorney Christian H. Brill and Prof. Howard W. Brill have published a comprehensive examination of...
Mallory Law Office
- Mar 8, 2017
- 1 min
Property Tax Reductions Available for Ohio Farmers
Under Ohio’s Current Agricultural Use Value (CAUV) program, “land devoted exclusively to commercial agriculture” is valued based on the...
Mallory Law Office
- Jul 6, 2016
- 1 min
Just The Facts, Ma’am: Recording an Affidavit Related to Title
Ohio law permits anyone knowledgeable about facts which may affect the title to property to record an Affidavit of Facts Relating to...
Mallory Law Office
- May 18, 2016
- 2 min
Ohio Real Estate Tax Exemptions For Charitable Uses
Article XII Sec. 2 of the Ohio Constitution permits the enactment of general laws exempting from taxation public school houses, houses...
Mallory Law Office
- Apr 22, 2016
- 1 min
Do You Know Your Surface Water Rights?
Spring is coming, and that means a lot of rain in my part of the country. This reminds me of some issues that have come up with clients...
Mallory Law Office
- Apr 14, 2016
- 2 min
Franklin County Offers New Online Tool to Protect Property From Fraud
Earlier this year, the Franklin County Recorder’s Office announced a new electronic feature to help protect title holders from fraud. The...
Mallory Law Office
- Mar 8, 2016
- 1 min
Ohio’s D.O.L.L.A.R. Deed Program
The 131st Ohio General Assembly is currently considering new legislation to give individuals and families another opportunity to stay in...
Mallory Law Office
- Feb 23, 2016
- 1 min
Is Your Property Fairly Taxed?
Every year, Ohio counties assess a property’s real estate taxes based on the market value the county places upon the property. However,...
Mallory Law Office
- Jun 9, 2015
- 1 min
Ohio Updates Receivership Statute
Earlier this year, changes to Ohio’s statute governing court-appointed receivers became effective. The Ohio legislature passed, and Gov....
Mallory Law Office
- Feb 10, 2015
- 2 min
Property Deed Restrictions: Are They Enforceable?
When transferring property, an owner may wish to place certain restrictions in the deed to limit the new owner’s use of the property....
Mallory Law Office
- Jan 20, 2015
- 1 min
Arkansas Law of Damages Released
One of our attorneys, Christian H. Brill, and his father, Prof. Howard W. Brill recently published the 6th edition of Law of Damages, a...
Mallory Law Office
- Aug 5, 2014
- 1 min
Nonresident Commercial Real Estate Brokers
Ohio 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 Office
- Jul 29, 2014
- 2 min
Your New Sidewalk: Who Pays?
Ohio municipalities have the power to levy charges known as “special assessments” against properties. These assessments – which are...
Mallory Law Office
- Jan 2, 2014
- 1 min
Can You Hear Me Now? Leasing Property for Cell Towers
In addition to leasing property for mineral extraction, landowners may be approached by wireless companies proposing to lease the...
Mallory Law Office
- Oct 14, 2013
- 2 min
Forfeiture of Mineral Leases
When a landowner performs a title search on his property, he or she may discover that someone else has leased the oil or gas rights on...
Mallory Law Office
- Oct 7, 2013
- 2 min
Supreme Court Strengthens Property Rights
Although today’s start of the Supreme Court’s new term brings prediction after predictionabout the important cases on the docket, it can...
Mallory Law Office
- Jul 5, 2013
- 2 min
The Ohio Dormant Mineral Act
Increasing oil and gas discoveries in Ohio has led more and more property owners to search for profitable minerals on their land....