You may wish to do so. In order to receive a disability you will likely need to file a DTE Form 105A

You may find Ohio Tax forms here

https://tax.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/tax/business/ohio-business-taxes/sales-and-use/information-releases/st200502

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The parties to a contract are free to make whatever terms they like (within reason). How you split up the various fees involved in a property sale is a matter that can be negotiated. If you sign an agreement that says you are responsible for a fee, you should expect to pay it.

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answered on Apr 12, 2023

Call Ohio adult protective services ASAP: https://aps.jfs.ohio.gov/

If she doesn't actually live there, then change the locks and lock her out. She is not a tenant and not subject to Ohio tenant protections. Call the police as well and report her for trespassing.

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answered on Apr 12, 2023

Most fraud has a statute of limitations date of four years from the date of discovery. It sounds like you are well past the statute of limitations to contest the fraudulent deed.

It makes no difference if landlord is an LLC. If you do not have a written lease for a specified lease term, then landlord can terminate your tenancy by giving 30 days written notice. Landlord is giving you 2 months. If you don't leave, then landlord can file an eviction, which is a... View More

R.C. 2909.07 No person shall ….. (3) Without privilege to do so, knowingly move, deface, damage, destroy, or otherwise improperly tamper with a bench mark, triangulation station, boundary marker, or other survey station, monument, or marker;

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answered on Apr 5, 2023

You are not personally responsible for the loan, but there is likely a lien on the house as a result of the loan allowing the lender to foreclose on the property if the loan is not satisfied.

The homeowner maintains title in the real property until the Sheriff's Sale is confirmed. The right of the purchaser at sale to obtain a writ of possession is typically included in the decree of foreclosure. However, the order of confirmation is the mechanism that cuts off the... View More

Your mother's interest in the home could be marital property, depending on how her ownership interest is listed on the deed. The divorce will determine how all marital property is divided, included any ownership interest she has, and some of her equity might be awarded to her spouse in the... View More

Tax lien expires in 15 years. Interest rate negotiated on the tax certificate was probably 18%. In 15 years with interest the lien will be approximately $2100.00 and they will require you to pay Court costs and attorney fees to avoid the property going to Sheriff's Sale. It is not something... View More

Your declarations and by-laws will most likely address the issue of the retention pond. Most likely it is characterized as part of the common area. Your annual assessment should be based upon anticipated expenses and maintenance of the retention pond if defined as a common area would be included... View More

Cancellation by the Ohio Secretary of State does not terminate the existence of an entity. Termination is done only as provided in Ohio law. The Articles remain in effect as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State until they are changed as provided by law by those who have the authority to change... View More

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answered on Mar 16, 2023

It's less about paperwork and more about use. If no one is actually utilizing the HOA, then a strong argument can be made that the restrictions and provisions of the HOA no longer apply.

I recommend sitting down with an estate planning professional to discuss. If your mother makes such a transfer it could be subject to gift taxes. Additionally, if she were to need benefits under a needs based assistance program like Medicaid, such a gift would impact her eligibility and may mean... View More

No punitive damages. Real estate taxes are a matter of public record, and a buyer is deemed to have notice of them, and a seller is not required to disclose them to a buyer. If there were errors or omissions on the settlement statement, contact the title agency that conducted the closing to get... View More

The board of directors of the condominium association can change the amount of the monthly fee and impose new fees as permitted by the Declaration of Condominium recorded in the county real estate records. Review the declaration to determine if the board was acting properly, which it probably was.... View More

The HOA covenants recorded in the county recorder's office require owners to pay their annual assessment. It does not matter whether the association is incorporated or not. The association can place liens on the home of any owner who does not pay. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local... View More

The HOA should have been incorporated as a non-profit corporation with the Ohio Secretary of State to implement the HOA covenants recorded in the real estate records. Without that, the HOA has been operating as an "unincorporated nonprofit association," which still has legal status as a... View More

Damage from normal water runoff does not give a claim. But if water is redirected or collected to send more runoff, then there can be a claim. Depending on the source of water into the sump, the slope of the land, and where the neighbor directed his sump discharge, you might have a claim for... View More

The HOA Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions specifies the process for the HOA to change the amount of the assessment and if a vote is required. Review the HOA Declaration for the requirements and talk to the HOA management company or the HOA board members.