Land Contract Dispute Resolution

Summary

In ohio, once a land contract is fully paid, the seller should transfer the deed. Eviction may not be valid if the contract is paid. Consider documenting all communications and payments, and file a complaint with the ohio attorney generals office or local court. Legal aid organizations can offer support. For writing legal briefs, include a title page, table of contents, statement of facts, issues presented, legal analysis, and conclusion.

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Kiesha Lockett-Matthews
Hi Kiesha! How can I assist you with your legal issue today?
My husband and I were Married oct * * We purchased a home from my mother in law in * land contract now that I am seeking a divorce she is refusing to give me a deed an
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, Kiesha. To better guide you, could you clarify if the land contract was fully paid off or if there are still payments remaining?
Its been paid off for a year she has now evicting me and i emails from her outlining the contract emails from her accepting payments from me and recoring them in the contract and excel speradshetts from her involving the payments my name is in the emails the judge first dismmed the case 23 days later overturned it with no new evidence but because she had a lawyer my mother in law said it was for a car payment but he never asked to see her evidance
Kiesha, it sounds like a complex situation. Here are a few points you might consider:
- Land Contracts in Ohio: Generally, once fully paid, the seller should transfer the deed to the buyer.
- Eviction Issues: Eviction may not be valid if you've fully paid the contract.
- Legal Representation: Having a lawyer might help strengthen your case, especially since your mother-in-law has one.
Would you like to be connected with local lawyers who can assist you further with this matter?
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Kiesha, it sounds like you're dealing with a complicated situation involving real estate and divorce. Since you've mentioned that you do not want to be connected to local lawyers, here are some general steps you might consider:
- Document Everything: Keep all the emails, payment receipts, and any written communication.
- File a Complaint: Consider filing a complaint with the Ohio Attorney General's Office or the local court.
- Legal Aid: You might want to reach out to local legal aid organizations for assistance.
Is there anything else you need help with?
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Here are some general tips on how to write a legal brief:
- Title Page: Include the case name, court, date, and your information.
- Table of Contents: Helpful for longer briefs.
- Statement of Facts: Present the factual background concisely.
- Issues Presented: State the legal issues to be resolved.
- Legal Analysis: Cite relevant laws, precedents, and apply them to your case.
- Conclusion: Summarize your arguments and state what you are seeking from the court.
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