Ohio § 971.17
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 971.17, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 971.17.
(A) Not fewer than twenty-eight days prior to removing a partition fence, an owner shall
notify the owner of adjoining property in writing that the owner intends to remove
the partition fence. The notice may be delivered personally or by certified mail, return receipt requested,
to the last known address of the adjoining owner. If the notice delivered by certified mail is refused or unclaimed, the notice may
be delivered by ordinary mail. If the notice delivered by ordinary mail is returned for failure of delivery, or
if the address of the adjoining owner is unknown and cannot be ascertained with reasonable
diligence, notice may be served by publication once a week for three consecutive weeks
in a newspaper of general circulation in the county in which the partition fence is
located. (B) If an owner removes a partition fence without notifying the owner of adjoining property
in accordance with division (A) of this section, the owner forfeits the owner's right
to seek reimbursement under section 971.07 of the Revised Code for the construction and maintenance of a new partition fence. (C) An action for trespass by the owner of adjoining property against the owner removing
a partition fence may include a reasonable request for court costs, attorney's fees,
and other litigation costs. (D) No owner shall place any debris accumulated from the removal of a partition fence
on adjoining property without entering into a written agreement with the owner of
the adjoining property. An adjoining owner who has not entered into a written agreement under this division
shall have a cause of action against the owner that placed debris from the removal
of a partition fence on the adjoining owner's property for the cost of removing that
debris. Any action against the owner may include any attorney's fees.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 971.17
What does Ohio Revised Code § 971.17 cover?
Section 971.17 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 § 971.17?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 971.17 apply to my situation?
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