As real estate lawyers in Ohio, to protect the buyer, we look closely at the terms of the draft version of the contract and what is in the contract in… CONTINUE

Zoning involves regulations established by a municipality like Columbus or other governmental branch like Franklin County that will restrict the use of the property. For example, if part of a… CONTINUE

Q: If I hired someone to remodel my kitchen through an oral agreement, can I sue them if they don’t finish the project? The  the contractor who feels they have… CONTINUE

In Ohio, a quiet title action clears out any sort of defects there are relating to the title of the property, such as a deed that has been improperly recorded… CONTINUE

Q: When you are representing an owner who has a defective mechanics lien on their property, how often do you find the lien defective? Many times. As an owner, you… CONTINUE

In Ohio, a mechanic’s lien allows a subcontractor or contractor who has not been paid for their work or materials to file a lien against the property. It allows them… CONTINUE

There can be different ways in which real estate in Ohio currently in development can be purchased. For example, the transaction can be structured in such a way that you… CONTINUE

As experienced Columbus real estate lawyers, we’ve encountered many different construction disputes and have represented various parties from the contractor to the owner to the subcontractors. We have run the… CONTINUE

We need to start with the concept of buyer beware – caveat emptor. When we buy real estate in Ohio, the concept of buyer beware applies to the transaction. What… CONTINUE

Often, I will see instances where someone has run a line across a piece of property for purposes of getting electricity, or tapping into a sewer or a water source…. CONTINUE