Ohio § 711.13
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 711.13, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 711.13.
Whoever, being the owner or agent of the owner of any land within or without a municipal
corporation, willfully transfers any lot, parcel, or tract of such land from or in
accordance with a plat of a subdivision as specifically defined in this chapter, before
the plat has been recorded in the office of the county recorder, shall forfeit and
pay the sum of not less than ten nor more than five hundred dollars for each lot,
parcel, or tract of land so sold. The description of the lot, parcel, or tract by metes and bounds in the deed or
transfer shall not serve to exempt the seller from the forfeiture provided in this
section. If the land is within a municipal corporation, the sum may be recovered in a civil
action, brought in any court of competent jurisdiction by the city director of law
or other corresponding official of the municipal corporation in the name of the municipal
corporation and for the use of the street repair fund thereof. If the land is situated outside a municipal corporation, the sum may be recovered
in a civil action, brought by the prosecuting attorney, other corresponding official,
or planning commission of the county in which the land is situated, in the name of
the county and for the use of the road repair fund thereof. The sale of lots, parcels, or tracts from a plat of a subdivision on which any and
all areas indicated as streets or open grounds are expressly indicated as for the
exclusive use of the abutting or other owners in the subdivision and not as public
streets, ways, or grounds shall not serve to exempt the seller from the requirements
of this chapter or from the forfeiture provided in this section.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 711.13
What does Ohio Revised Code § 711.13 cover?
Section 711.13 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.
How do I cite Ohio § 711.13?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 711.13" (Ohio). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Ohio law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Ohio official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Ohio attorney.
How does Ohio § 711.13 apply to my situation?
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