6 Ways to Avoid Problems with Tenants

Renting out a property is a great way to bring in some extra money and expand upon your assets. Here are six things you should keep in mind if you are thinking about renting out a property: Comply with Anti-Discrimination Laws – When renting out a property it is...

Taxes on your Rental Property

Now that the 2018 tax season is here, it is important to attempt to avoid any undesirable tax consequences that can occur on income claimed on rental property. It is important to know that if you are in the business of renting out a property, you must pay taxes on the...

Landlord Issues: Joint Leases and SCRA

By: Peter C. Kratcoski, Esq. Researcher: Patrick Moore Tom Kremic The Service-members Civil Relief Act affects both landlords and tenants. When a tenant joins the military it is fairly common for the person to be required to relocate. The issue that often arises for...

Recent Cases Involving Companion Animals/Landlord/Tenant

Peter C. Kratcoski, Esq. Tom Kremic, Researcher   A recent local case has brought with it significant implications on a developing area of law. U.S. v. Kent State University deals with a couple who lived in a university owned apartment. The wife was diagnosed...

WKC Hosts Landlord/Tenant Client Seminar

On Wednesday, March 25, 2015, Williams, Kratcoski, Griffin & Can, LLC hosted a free informational seminar for clients of WKC who are residential and/or commercial landlords.   Attorney Peter C. Kratcoski presented information to the law firm’s clients on a wide...

Home Construction And The Ohio Consumer Sales Practices Act

Home Constructions Contracts Effective August 31, 2012 there has been a change concerning consumer remedies arising under most home construction service contracts. The Ohio Consumer Sales Practice Act under § 1345.01 of the Ohio Revised Code no longer covers all home...