I gave an earnest deposit. Can I get my deposit back

If your contract had a financing contingency, then you likely will be able to have your earnest money returned. You should review your contract...

Is it 20% of purchase price or principal in state of Ohio land contract law?

You may want to consult with an attorney. When dealing with a land installment contract you are either going to have to file a forfeiture action...

The house I live in was schedule for sale on the sheriff sale today. When I checked the website it said canceled by the courts.

It is not uncommon for sheriff sales to get canceled at the last minute. You may want to call the bank's attorney and just ask them why the sale...

My brother and I inherited a house in 2008. He has lived there alone for 12 years. has been hostile to every attempt to fix it.

If there is equity in the home, you may want to file a partition action as suggested by the other attorneys. In a partition action you should be...

Can a home lien be the value of the home, if half of the home belongs to my wife who was not named in the civil suit?

I would need more information to really provide an answer. What was the lien for and is the lien proper? Who owed the debt secured by the lien? ...

Without having the benefit of reviewing your lease, my suggestion would be to contact the landlord immediately and provide them with express...

I received a summons from the Court of Common Pleas. What happens if I don't respond?

Make sure you Answer the Complaint - if you fail to respond, the bank will get a default judgment and you will lose a lot of potential good...

Breach of contract?

Everything you describe sounds like a very clear breach of contract. I suggest contacting a local attorney and asking that they review your...

Will I have to pay

There is generally no fee or court costs to file an Answer.

Mailing answer

When filing an pleading or motion in a civil case in Ohio you send copies to all parties (if the party is represented by counsel - then you send...