Ohio § 1311.85

Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 1311.85, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 1311.85.

As used in sections 1311.85 to 1311.93 of the Revised Code : (A) “ Broker ” means an individual, partnership, corporation, or association licensed as a real

estate broker pursuant to Chapter 4735. of the Revised Code. (B) “ Commercial real estate ” means any parcel of real estate in this state other than real estate containing

one to four residential units.  “Commercial real estate” does not include single-family residential units such as

condominiums, townhouses, manufactured housing, or homes in a subdivision when sold,

leased, or otherwise conveyed on a unit-by-unit basis, even though these units may

be a part of a larger building or parcel of real estate containing more than four

residential units.  “Commercial real estate” also does not include real estate owned by a public authority

as defined in section 1311.25 of the Revised Code . (C) “ Lien property ” means any interest in commercial real estate against which a broker has a lien pursuant

to sections 1311.85 to 1311.93 of the Revised Code . (D) “ Owner ” means a person who has a legal or equitable interest in lien property and who enters

into, or has previously entered into, a written contract with a broker for services

related to purchasing, selling, leasing, or conveying any interest in the lien property.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 1311.85

What does Ohio Revised Code § 1311.85 cover?

Section 1311.85 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 § 1311.85?

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Is this the official text of Ohio law?

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How does Ohio § 1311.85 apply to my situation?

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