Redemption Period: Next, the court has 30 days to confirm the sale, which means the entire process can take anywhere from a few days to a maximum of 90 days.
A: The process for claiming excess funds involves identifying the surplus, filing a motion with the court, attending a hearing, and providing all necessary legal documentation.
Unclaimed Funds forms must be filled out, notarized and the ORIGINAL DOCUMENT must be presented to the Auditor's Office. We cannot accept photocopies, fax, or PDF. It must be an original document. Note: Some monies may require a court order, which should be submitted with your claim form.
The sheriff generally allows 3-7 days for the homeowner to vacate the property before the eviction takes place. Unlike other cold-weather states, you can still be evicted in Ohio in the wintertime.
Real estate property taxes are billed twice a year, with payment due in mid-February and mid-July. Mobile home taxes are billed twice a year, as well, with payment due March 1st and July 31st.
An attorney licensed to practice law in Ohio must prepare deeds, powers of attorney, and other instruments that are to be recorded. One exception is that a party to the transaction may prepare an instrument in which they are a party.
In Ohio, only an attorney can draft a deed for others. All title companies must use an attorney to draft deeds. Many clients ask why they need to engage a lawyer to draft a deed if they can download a form off the Internet.