Ohio § 4703.20
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 4703.20, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4703.20.
As used in sections 4703.20 to 4703.206 of the Revised Code : (A) “ Architect ” means an individual, partnership, corporation, or association providing architect
services pursuant to this chapter. “Architect” does not include a landscape architect registered under this chapter. (B)(1)(a) “ Commercial real estate ” means any parcel of real estate in this state other than real estate containing
or intended to contain one-to-four residential units. (b) “ Commercial real estate ” includes any improvement made to or with regard to such a parcel. (2) “Commercial real estate” does not include either of the following: (a) Single-family residential units such as condominiums, townhouses, manufactured homes
or industrialized units as defined in section 3781.06 of the Revised Code , 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; (b) Real estate owned by a public authority as defined in section 1311.25 of the Revised Code . (C) “ Improvement ” means all of the following: (1) Designing, planning, constructing, erecting, altering, repairing, demolishing, removing,
or providing other construction services with regard to any of the following: (a) Any building or appurtenance thereto; (b) A fixture, bridge, or other structure; (c) Any gas pipeline or well, including a well drilled or constructed for the production
of oil or gas. (2) The furnishing of tile for the drainage of any lot or land; (3) The excavation, cleanup, or removal of hazardous material or waste from real property; (4) The enhancement or embellishment of real property by seeding, sodding, or the planting
thereon of any plants; (5) The grading or filling to establish a grade. (D) “ Owner ” means a person who has a legal or equitable interest in commercial real estate,
including a contingent interest, pursuant to an agreement or contract, and who enters
into a written contract with an architect for services to be provided with regard
to any such interest in the commercial real estate.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 4703.20
What does Ohio Revised Code § 4703.20 cover?
Section 4703.20 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 § 4703.20?
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