Most farmers in Ohio, and around the country, rely heavily on rented ground to maintain their operations. But negotiating and maintaining a successful relationship between landlord and tenant can often be a difficult task. The landlord likely wants fair and reasonable compensation, and to make sure the tenant is exercising good stewardship over the land. …
By Kent Jorgensen, Attorney At Law, Wright & Moore Recently I had a conversation with a good friend, (I’ll call him Bob) who runs a very successful farming operation. Bob told me he currently uses a business entity to operate his farm and that he holds all of his land in his personal name. He …
By: Robert Moore In a recent survey conducted by the Ohio State University Extension Agricultural and Resource Law Program, farmers identified estate planning and succession planning as their biggest legal issue. This concern is likely caused, at least in part, by a lack of understanding of the tools available to assist with estate and succession …
By: Robert Moore Farmers may have the need to burn materials on their farms from time to time. Ohio law includes restrictions on open burning, which are enforced by Ohio EPA and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources in an effort to minimize air pollution and wildfire risks. Agriculture is exempt from burning restrictions but …
by Robert Moore, Attorney This article covers the topic of Property Law which includes information on: Trespassing Overhanging Trees Water Drainage Ohio property law is extensive and at times rather complex. If you find yourself at odds with a neighbor over a legal dispute, it is often well worth the time and money to consult …
