Insights
Ohio Real Estate Law
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July 18, 2016
Watch Your Language: Maintain does not mean Relocate
An easement is basically a right to use the property of another for a specific purpose. Most common are drive/access easements and utility easements.
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July 4, 2016
Time to Proudly and Statutorily Display our Flags in Ohio
On this 4th of July holiday, it seems more than prudent to be patriotic and proud to display our flags of G-d and country.
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June 20, 2016
IRS Provides Extension to Claim Missed Repair Deductions
The recently released Rev. Proc. 2016-29 details new procedures for automatic accounting method changes and effectively provides a one year extension for taxpay…
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June 13, 2016
Ohio’s Harbors: Facts and Statistics
Connie S. Carr provides some fun facts about each of Ohio's 8 harbors on Lake Erie. All information was obtained from statistics provided by the Ohio EPA.
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June 6, 2016
Supreme Court of Ohio Applies “Bedford Rule”- Helps Property Owner Prevail in Real Estate Tax Complaint
The Supreme Court of Ohio shot down the BOE’s arguments based upon a straightforward application of what the court has called “the Bedford Rule,” based on t
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May 30, 2016
Ohio EPA’s Draft Beneficial Use Rules
Due to state law in Ohio prohibiting open lake disposal of dredged material, we need to quickly develop cost effective ways to find a beneficial use for the dre…
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May 23, 2016
Due Diligence is Required in Residential Transactions; Unless You Feel Lucky
Most investors of commercial real estate understand the importance of “due diligence" when partaking in residential transactions.
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May 16, 2016
State Law Matters: Ohio’s Lake Erie Dredged Material Program
By July 2020, the State of Ohio will no longer permit disposal of dredged material in the open waters of Lake Erie. The Ohio EPA and others are scrambling
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May 2, 2016
Ohio Environmental Training, Webinars and workshops
The Ohio EPA’s web site offers information on Ohio environmental training, webinars and workshops that can steer someone in the right direction
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April 25, 2016
“30+ Year Tenants” may File for Property Tax Exemption, but Ohio Supreme Court Holds that Tenant’s Charitable Use is not Enough to Establish Exemption when Property Owner is For Profit Entity Leasing Property For Profit
Tax exempt status will carry into future years, however the owner must re-apply if the use of the property changes or ownership is transferred.