OHIO law requires contracts involving real estate, including leases, to be in writing. Verbal contracts for real estate are not enforceable, meaning either party can back out. For example, a landowner verbally agrees to lease his farm to a tenant. Then, the landowner receives a better offer from another farmer. Download and read “Avoid Risky …
Debris can sometimes block waterways preventing the free flow of water, which can lead to floods and damaged roads. But who is responsible for clearing the debris? Often, the landowner adjacent to the waterway is responsible to clear debris. The debris may be removed using backhoes and other machinery. The landowner should try to keep the …
It is one thing to meet with an attorney to put an estate plan in place; it is another thing entirely to make sure the work is done after the plan is in place to keep the plan valid and effective. This often is one of the most difficult concepts to understand for many people, …
When farmers consider their estate plans or succession plans, the top priority is almost always to keep the farm in the family. One of the most common concerns of farmers in achieving these goals is nursing home costs. No one wants to see their farm assets, particularly the land, be sold to pay for nursing …
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. …
