What are my tenant rights

One instance of entry without notice is probably not justification to break your lease. Ohio law requires that the landlord give "reasonable"...

Are there tax implications in this particular use of a quit claim deed?

I agree with the previous response, but I think more detail is needed here. What kind of taxes are you trying to avoid? Is this an investment...

I have a small claims settlement in which I mail someone monthly checks. They are not cashing them. Is there a deadline?

There is a uniform commercial code section that states banks do not have to cash checks that are older than 6 months (they become "stale" at that...

How do I go about getting an equity loan on a home my spouse and I own so my spouse can pay me 1/2 of what the home is worth?

As usual I agree with Mr. Jaap. You should really consult with a local divorce/dissolution attorney before taking any action - advance planning...

I agree with the previous response, but had another observation. You said they have "estimated the tax" which says to me that sales tax returns...

Most likely, yes. You will probably either have to wrap the sales tax into your loan or pay it separately to the taxing authority. When you...

HOW DO I GET MY TITLE THAT I HAVE PAID OFF THE LIEN

Contact the lender who had the lien - they should have sent you the title with the lien canceled within about 30 days from the loan being paid off....

Lived in a house for a month(Ohio) the landlord knew of the bedbugs and did not notify us what can we do?

Send the landlord written notice of the presence of bedbugs (be sure to state that they were present when you moved in), and request remedy. Allow...

That depends on the cause of the infestation. If (for example) you have a rodent problem because you leave food everywhere, don't clean it up,...

This is not illegal - the question would be whether the renewal is enforceable against you. You should really take your original lease and the...