Ohio § 3953.26
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 3953.26, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3953.26.
No title insurance company and no title insurance agent shall pay or give any applicant
for insurance, or to any person, firm, or corporation who is acting as agent, representative,
attorney, or employee of the owner, lessee, mortgagee, or of the prospective owner,
lessee, or mortgagee of the real property or any interest therein, either directly
or indirectly, any commission or any part of its fees or charges, or any other consideration
or valuable thing, as an inducement for, or as compensation for, any title insurance
business. Nothing in this section shall preclude the payment by a title insurance company
of a commission to any attorney, if said attorney is also a licensed title insurance
agent of such title insurance company, or the payment by such title insurance company
or its agent of a fee to an attorney for services rendered in the examination of title
or certification thereof.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 3953.26
What does Ohio Revised Code § 3953.26 cover?
Section 3953.26 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 § 3953.26?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 3953.26" (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?
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How does Ohio § 3953.26 apply to my situation?
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