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Approved Ohio Bill Amends Provisions for Mortgage Servicer Registration
House Bill 489 has been signed by Governor John Kasich. The law will become effective 91 days after filling with the secretary of state.
19 Dec 2018
Congressman Tim Ryan Spearheads Bipartisan Effort to Eliminate Neighborhood Blight
The office of U.S. Representative Tim Ryan issued a press release announcing the introduction of H.R. 6792 (Clean Up Our Neighborhoods Act of 2018). The bill aims to authorize the secretary of housing and urban development to make grants to states to eliminate blight by taking down abandoned homes, clearing vacant lots, and assist in distressed neighborhood revitalization.
18 Sep 2018
Cleveland Heights May Explore Bond Ordinance
Cleveland.com published an article discussing the ongoing review by the city of Cleveland Heights, Ohio, of a proposed “foreclosure bond” requirement.
7 Jun 2018
FEMA Declared Disaster Ohio
On May 24, 2018, FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Ohio affected by severe storms, flooding and landslides from February 14-25, 2018.
24 May 2018
House Bill Targets Owners of Blighted Properties
The Columbus Dispatch published an article discussing HB 482, which was introduced in the Ohio Legislature on January 30, 2018.
31 Jan 2018
Appeals Court Expands Ohio Statute of Limitations Decision
DS News published an article discussing a recent action by the Ohio Eighth District Court of Appeals.
30 Jan 2018
Ohio Courts Could Change Course for Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
DS News published an article exploring recent bankruptcy cases in the state of Ohio.
29 Jan 2018
Cleveland Mapping Charts Impact of Blight
Next City published an article highlighting a recent report from Case Western Reserve University (CWRU), titled Exploring the relationship Between Vacant and Distressed Properties and Community Health and Safety.
7 Jun 2017
Laws to Fast-Track Vacant Home Foreclosures Slowly Gain Traction
National Mortgage News published an article exploring current national foreclosure activity and laws that aim to shorten the foreclosure process.
28 Apr 2017
Land Banks Created to Help Remove, Rehabilitate Run-Down Homes
The Parkersburg News and Sentinel published an article exploring the establishment of land banks throughout the state of Ohio and how they are used to combat blight.
2 Apr 2017