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FIL will be sued, he's the legal owner and officially the LL, making a verbal rental commitment and responsible for the tenants water.
Did you not read the OP's post, they are now their tenants. When they purchased the property, the tenants and their occupancy transferred to them. As the new legal owner of the property, they can terminate occupancy by giving the required notice under OH law. But, like it or not, they are now the landlord and as such must act as a landlord. The good news is the Tenant in Foreclosure Act expires soon so they can do whatever the state lets him do; no more federal overlay.
Unfortunately for the OP, under state law, the landlord/owner is required to provide water to the occupied premise until vacant. It doesn't matter who used the water, who incurred the bills, or who's name the bills once came under - the water must remain on and the current owner can be sued by the tenants (if still legally occupying the premise) until they are no longer occupying it. That's why the OP needs to terminate their tenancy according to Ohio law. It's not a complicated thing, it just needs to be done!
You need to see the bankruptcy papers to know who owns the trailer. They should have included the trailer in the bankruptcy. The trailer may have been included with the land in the bankruptcy, and the OP owns the trailer. Remember all assets have to be listed in the bankruptcy, so your FIL probably does not own the trailer unless he was granted it in the bankruptcy, and that is the reason he left it there as it was no longer his to take away.
I think she said the FIL moved the trailor to the land to hide it. Don't know if that was after the land was bought.
It's a frame of mind that results in increased power...for whoever can get themselves in that state. In other words, the FIL (at least the FIL) is a bully, liar , sneak, whatever. And the tenants are no worse.
Yes, you need a lawer to check your footing. Then hopefully your side can act from a position of authority. Your husband might appear to like to go to where the money is but these seem to be people who, when it comes down to it, it's the family he grew up in no matter what.
Well, she did state that the tenants have not paid this supposed rent. Even 'if' this is a legal tenancy, (in my parts, nobody rents 18ft trailers legally), then she's within her right to evict. Once evicted, tow the thing away. It's pretty much hers to do as she wishes anyways.
Tenants are gone now. But FIL is still unwilling to move trailer...Called county auditor and explained situation. He verified that the unpaid back taxes are near $3000 with included interest. His recommendation was to call county prosicuter and he will step in and collect taxes(and trailer). I hate becoming a bad guy over this but it has gone on long enough. What makes him so special to not pay taxes? Thanks for all the input....also i believe i am wrong on the size....it is a three bedroom 2 bath that has skirting to cover axle and blocks..in Ohio it is titled like a car but super expensive to get moved and even ,move where? If tore down it still leaves me with the cost of dumpster rental and axel removal. The title is in FIL name but he just refuses to pay the back taxes. I found out the reason I was saddled with this thing because of the type of deed that was written up by the bank when I bought it. Itis not a warrentied deed, I am afraid that I may find more trouble as i dig. The auditors paperwork shows that the property hasn't been surveyed since 1977.
I would call the county auditor again and find out if they confiscate property such as trailers for unpaid taxes. Maybe they take and then sell these forfeited properties. That relieves you of the trailer.
Anyone know how this works in the OP's state ?
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