In Cuyahoga County, a magistrate acts in place of the judge for most matters related to foreclosure, quiet title, and partition cases. Yes, squatter's rights are real, and they're real in Ohio, too.The legal term for squatter's rights is adverse possession. A seller can continue living in their home after selling as long as they have agreed upon the terms of their stay with the buyer. In Ohio, a squatter cannot assert the legal title of a property until they have lived there for a minimum of 21 years. There is a 1st and 2nd mortgage. Learn how to obtain property information and submit refund requests. • Fill out the move-out checklist in the back of this booklet when you move out. You will then have the move-out checklist to compare to your move-in. Transforming blighted property is key to neighborhood vitality.