Ohio § 4703.202
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 4703.202, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4703.202.
(A) To perfect a lien on commercial real estate referred to in section 4703.201 of the Revised Code , an architect shall file with the county recorder of the county in which the commercial
real estate is located an affidavit as described in division (B) of this section. (B)(1) The affidavit required under division (A) of this section shall include all of the
following: (a) The name of the architect; (b) The name of the owner of the interest in the commercial real estate; (c) The name of the record owner of the commercial real estate if different than the
owner described in division (B)(1)(b) of this section; (d)(i) A legal description of the commercial real estate sufficient to reference the instrument
by which the record owner took title and the permanent parcel number, if any; (ii) Division (B)(1)(d)(i) of this section shall not be construed as requiring a metes
and bounds description. (e) The parties to and date of the contract; (f) The amount of the architect’s claim under the contract; (g) A statement that the information contained in the affidavit is true and accurate
to the knowledge of the architect. (2) The affidavit shall be signed by the architect and notarized. (C) Not later than thirty days after recordation, the architect shall serve the recorded
affidavit upon all parties listed in the affidavit by such delivery method as provides
proof of receipt. Failure to serve shall not invalidate the lien, but a court may consider equitable
remedies for such failure. (D) A county recorder receiving an affidavit filed pursuant to division (A) of this section
shall record the affidavit and charge and collect from the person filing the affidavit
the fees prescribed in section 317.32 of the Revised Code for the recorder's services.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 4703.202
What does Ohio Revised Code § 4703.202 cover?
Section 4703.202 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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