Real Estate in Ohio
This page covers real estate as it applies in Ohio — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what real estate protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern real estate in Ohio
Ohio state law
- Title 23 Courts-Common Pleas › Chapter 2307 | Civil ActionsOH 2307 § 2307.71
Cited in 27 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 29 Crimes-Procedure › Chapter 2929 | Penalties and SentencingOH 2929 § 2929.18
Cited in 20 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 13 Commercial Transactions › Chapter 1343 | InterestOH 1343 § 1343.01
Cited in 14 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 21 Courts-Probate-Juvenile › Chapter 2103 | DowerOH 2103 § 2103.02
Cited in 12 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 21 Courts-Probate-Juvenile › Chapter 2125 | Action For Wrongful DeathOH 2125 § 2125.01
Cited in 11 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 7 Municipal Corporations › Chapter 709 | Annexation; DetachmentOH 709 § 709.02
Cited in 11 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Federal law
- Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act
- Fair Housing Act (Title VIII, Civil Rights Act of 1968)
Prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and disability. Codified at 42 U.S.…
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for real estate in Ohio.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.