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...a contingent claim against a decedent's estate, or if within two months thereafter an account of final distribution has been filed, no claim need be presented to the executor or administrator and the claimant may proceed by civil action against the distributees of the decedent's estate as provided in sections 2117.41 and 2117.42 of the Revised Code.

...laim accrues after the settlement of an estate or at such time that a claim thereon does not have to be presented to the executor or administrator, or if a contingent claim is presented to the executor or administrator as provided by section 2117.37 of the Revised Code, but the assets of the estate are insufficient for payment of the claim in full, then the heirs, next of kin, surviving spouse as next of kin, devisee...

...nder the will or on distribution of the estate. If, by the will of the deceased, any part of the estate or any one or more of the devisees and legatees is made exclusively liable for the debt, in exoneration of the residue of the estate or of the other devisees or legatees, the terms of the will shall be complied with in that respect and the persons and estate so exempt by the will shall be liable for only so m...

...ate. If, in consequence of insolvency, absence, or other cause, any of the persons liable for the debt fails to pay the person's just proportion to the creditor, the person shall be liable to indemnify all who, by reason of that person's failure, have paid more than their just proportion of the debt, such indemnity to be recovered by all of them jointly or in separate actions, by any one or more of them for th...

...refor, paid or to be paid for the real estate described in the deed, including the amount of any liens thereon, with the following exceptions: (1) The amount owed on a debt secured by a mortgage which has been of record at least twelve months prior to the date of the conveyance and which is assumed by the purchaser; (2) The difference between the full amount of consideration and the unpaid balance owed to the ...

...dred dollars or fraction thereof of the value of the real property or interest in real property located within the boundaries of the county granted, assigned, transferred, or otherwise conveyed by the deed. The tax shall be levied pursuant to a resolution adopted by the board of county commissioners of the county and, except as provided in division (A) of section 322.07 of the Revised Code, shall be levied at a unifo...

...The question of a repeal of a county permissive tax adopted as an emergency measure pursuant to division (B) of section 322.02 of the Revised Code may be initiated by filing with the board of elections of the county not less than ninety days before the general election in any year a petition requesting that an election be held on such question. Such petition shall be signed by qualified electors residing in the count...

...e funds collected by a county levying a real property transfer tax or a manufactured home transfer tax pursuant to sections 322.01 to 322.07 of the Revised Code shall be allocated and disbursed as follows: (A) First, for payment of the costs incurred by the county in the administration and enforcement of the tax; (B) The balance remaining after payment of the expenses referred to in division (A) of this section sha...

...A county levying a real property transfer tax, by proper suit, action, or proceeding in any court of competent jurisdiction, may recover the amount of such taxes due the county and not paid to the county at the time specified in section 322.02 of the Revised Code, together with a penalty of ten per cent of the amount of such tax.

...e levy of any excise, income, property, real property, or manufactured home transfer tax or fee by the state or by any political subdivision of the state shall not be construed as preempting the power of a county to levy a real property or manufactured home transfer tax pursuant to sections 322.01 to 322.07 of the Revised Code.

...hall be assessed at a rate equal to the real property transfer tax rate of the county as adopted and levied by the county pursuant to section 322.02 of the Revised Code. (C) Except as provided in division (B) of section 322.07 of the Revised Code, the manufactured home transfer tax shall be levied at a uniform rate. The tax shall be levied pursuant to a resolution adopted by the board of county commissioners of the ...

...e receiving a reduction in assessable value under section 4503.065 of the Revised Code.

...Whoever violates section 322.02 or 322.06 of the Revised Code shall be fined not less than one hundred nor more than one thousand dollars, or imprisoned not more than six months, or both.

...As used in this chapter: (A) "Real estate broker" includes any person, partnership, association, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, or corporation, foreign or domestic, who for another, whether pursuant to a power of attorney or otherwise, and who for a fee, commission, or other valuable consideration, or with the intention, or in the expectation, or upon the promise of receiving or collecti...

...be certified by the association of real estate license law officials, the international distance education certification center, or another certifying body recognized by the superintendent of real estate and professional licensing to be considered an eligible course for purposes of this chapter.

...ip, or corporation shall act as a real estate broker or real estate salesperson, or advertise or assume to act as such, without first being licensed as provided in this chapter. No person, partnership, association, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, or corporation shall provide services that require a license under this chapter if the licensee's license is inactive, suspended, resigned, ...

...(A) Every licensee who is engaged in the business of referring prospective tenants to possible rental units or locations and who charges the prospective tenants a fee shall enter into a written contract with any prospective tenant and shall give him a copy of the contract. The licensee shall disclose in the contract the manner in which the listings of units have been obtained. All contracts entered into pursuant to t...

...hapter, with respect to commercial real estate, provided that the out-of-state commercial broker does all of the following: (1) Works in cooperation with an Ohio real estate broker who holds a valid, active license issued under this chapter; (2) Enters into a written agreement with the Ohio broker described in division (A)(1) of this section that includes the terms of cooperation and compensation and a statement th...

...ssional with the superintendent of real estate by such date specified and on a form approved by the superintendent, which form includes both of the following: (i) The name and address of the oil and gas land professional; (ii) Evidence of the oil and gas land professional's membership in good standing in a national, state, or local professional organization that has been in existence for at least three years an...

...There is hereby created the Ohio real estate commission, consisting of five members who shall be appointed by the governor, with the advice and consent of the senate. Four members shall have been engaged in the real estate business as licensed real estate brokers in the state for a period of ten years immediately preceding the appointment. One member shall represent the public. Terms of office shall be for five years...

...The Ohio real estate commission or the superintendent of real estate may compel, by order or subpoena, the attendance of witnesses to testify in relation to any matter over which the commission or superintendent has jurisdiction and which is the subject of inquiry and investigation by the commission or superintendent, and require the production of any book, paper, or document pertaining to such matter. For such purpo...

...(A) The Ohio real estate commission is a part of the department of commerce for administrative purposes. The director of commerce is ex officio the executive officer of the commission, or the director may designate any employee of the department as superintendent of real estate and professional licensing to act as executive officer of the commission. The commission and the real estate appraiser board created pursu...

...itten complaint against a licensed real estate broker or licensed real estate salesperson with the division of real estate, the superintendent of real estate shall acknowledge receipt of the complaint and send a notice to the licensee describing the acts complained of. The acknowledgment to the complainant and the notice to the licensee shall state that an informal mediation meeting will be held with the complainant,...

... section shall be deposited in the real estate operating fund, which is created in the state treasury under section 4735.211 of the Revised Code. (E) If a party fails to pay a civil penalty assessed pursuant to this section within the time prescribed by the commission, the superintendent shall forward to the attorney general the name of the party, any other identifying information, and the amount of the civil pena...

...(A) Application for a license as a real estate broker shall be made to the superintendent of real estate on forms furnished by the superintendent and filed with the superintendent and shall be signed by the applicant or its members or officers. Each application shall state the name of the person applying and the location of the place of business for which the license is desired, and give such other information as the...