Illegal Check Cashing Report

Summary

In Ohio, its illegal to cash a check after the person who wrote it has died. Notify the bank immediately and consider legal action if the check was cashed. Report such activities to local law enforcement or the Ohio Attorney Generals Consumer Protection Division. Keep copies of all documentation for your records.

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My dad passed in January and his landlords tried to cash his rent check in February even after knowing he had passed is that legal
Hello ****, I'm sorry to hear about your loss. In general, it's illegal to cash a check made by a deceased person. However, laws might vary. Could you please tell me which city and state you're located in so I can provide more specific information?
Chardon ohio
Hello ****, in Ohio:
- It's illegal to cash a check after the person who wrote it has died.
- You should notify the bank immediately.
- If the landlords have already cashed the check, you might consider legal action.
It didnt clear because the funds weren't available but i want to know how to report this so they pay for their actions
Hello ****, in Ohio, you can report such activities to:
- Your local law enforcement agency
- The Office of the Ohio Attorney General (Consumer Protection Division)
Remember to keep copies of all documentation for your records.
Okay thank you
You're welcome, ****. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask. Best of luck with your situation.