New Ohio Law Aimed At Preventing Lenders From Keeping Deteriorating Foreclosed Homes In Legal Limbo
- [Sheriff Steve] Sheldon, civil division deputy sheriff Kathy West and Clerk of Courts Lin Frary [...] discussed House Bill 138, which requires sheriffs to file deeds for foreclosure sales. The law that goes into effect Sept. 11 was designed to help properties from being in limbo if deeds aren’t filed. It gives local governments more tools to get control of vacant tax-delinquent parcels.
Source: Jail, foreclosures keep sheriff’s office busy.
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