Similarly, Ohio mandates notarization for residential and commercial leases exceeding a three-year term. Despite the lack of a general mandate, notarizing commercial leases can offer added protection in case of disputes or ambiguities concerning the lease agreement.
But Ohio law is clear that recording a deed is not required to pass title. Whether recorded or not, a deed in Ohio passes title upon its proper execution and delivery to the grantee. The law states that actual delivery of the document is sufficient to transfer ownership between the parties.
Customer: Ohio residential lease agreement. Lease has automatic renewal clause indefinitely in the lease contract for another year, unless 60 day notice is given to terminate by tenant, not 30 days.
The parties should record the lease or record a short form of the lease. Ohio law requires that the lease be recorded in the office of the county recorder where the land exists or it will not be valid against a purchaser of the land who lacks knowledge of the lease.
A lease agreement is a legally binding contract outlining the terms under which one party agrees to rent property, whether real or personal, from another party. This agreement includes important details such as the rent amount, duration, responsibilities of both parties, and conditions for terminating the agreement.
An example of a fixed lease term is leasing a building at $1,500/month for 24 months. An example of a periodic term is leasing a storage unit for $500 a month, with the option to continue for another month in perpetuity. The lease ends when either the landlord or tenant gives notice.
In the law of several US states, a 99-year lease will always be the longest possible contract for realty by statute, but many states have enacted shorter terms and some allow infinite terms.
Fortunately, there are several good ways to find prospective tenants, when a landlord knows where to look: Property manager/leasing agent. Open house. Rental listing sites. For rent sign. Property website. Social media. Newspaper. Flyers.
The Worst Time Of The Year To Find Renters: October, November, December. The most challenging period to secure tenants falls in the fourth quarter of the year: October, November, and December. This difficulty is amplified when attempting to rent out a single-family house to families with children.