Ohio § 5721.26
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 5721.26, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5721.26.
When joint tenants pursuant to a joint tenancy created prior to April 4, 1985, tenants
with a right of survivorship, tenants in common, or coparceners have a property right
in lands or town lots, or parts of lots described in any delinquent land tax certificate
or delinquent vacant land tax certificate, and a person having such right in that
property fails to join in the redemption of such delinquent land tax or for any cause
cannot be joined in any such redemption, the county auditor may entertain the application
of so many of such persons as join in the application, and may make a certificate
releasing such portion of the land or lot as the person making such application is
entitled to in severalty upon partition, upon payment of the amount due under such
delinquent land tax certificate or delinquent vacant land tax certificate, as is covered
by the applicant's portion of the land described in such certificate.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 5721.26
What does Ohio Revised Code § 5721.26 cover?
Section 5721.26 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 § 5721.26?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 5721.26" (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?
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 § 5721.26 apply to my situation?
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