Ohio Code § 5303.31
Ohio Code § 5303.31. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 5303.31.
(A) Upon like proceedings as for the sale of an estate described in section 5303.21 of the Revised Code , but subject to division (B) of this section, the court of common pleas may direct
that such estate be leased for a term of years, renewable or otherwise, with or without
an option on the part of the lessee to purchase the estate leased, as appears most
beneficial, and on such terms as appear just and equitable. The rents and profits shall be paid to the person who might otherwise be entitled
to the use and occupancy of the estate or the income of it. (B) If an estate is held in trust and if the trustee is authorized by the trust instrument
to lease real property, a court of common pleas shall not direct pursuant to division
(A) of this section that the estate be leased unless the trustee consents to the lease.
Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 5303.31
- Jurisdiction: Ohio
- Code: Ohio Revised Code
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