Ohio Code § 5723.04
Ohio Code § 5723.04. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 5723.04.
(A) The county auditor shall maintain a list of forfeited lands and shall offer such
lands for sale annually, or more frequently if the auditor determines that more frequent
sales are necessary. (B) Notwithstanding division (A) of this section, upon the request of a county land reutilization
corporation organized under Chapter 1724. of the Revised Code, the county auditor
shall promptly transfer to such corporation, by auditor's deed, the fee simple title
to a parcel on the list of forfeited lands, which shall pass to such corporation free
and clear of all taxes, assessments, charges, penalties, interest, and costs. Subject to division (C) of this section, any subordinate liens shall be deemed fully
and forever satisfied and discharged. Upon such request, the land is deemed sold by the state for no consideration. The county land reutilization corporation shall file the deed for recording. (C) When title to a parcel of land upon which a lien has been placed under section 715.261 , 743.04 , or 6119.06 of the Revised Code is transferred to a county land reutilization corporation under this section, the
lien on the parcel shall be extinguished if the lien is for costs or charges that
were incurred before the date of the transfer to the corporation and if the corporation
did not incur the costs or charges, regardless of whether the lien was attached or
the costs or charges were certified before the date of transfer. In such a case, the corporation and its successors in title shall take title to
the property free and clear of any such lien and shall be immune from liability in
any action to collect such costs or charges. If a county land reutilization corporation takes title to property before any costs
or charges have been certified or any lien has been placed with respect to the property
under section 715.261 , 743.04 , or 6119.06 of the Revised Code , the corporation shall be deemed a bona fide purchaser for value without knowledge
of such costs or lien, regardless of whether the corporation had actual or constructive
knowledge of the costs or lien, and any such lien shall be void and unenforceable
against the corporation and its successors in title.
Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27
At a glance
- Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 5723.04
- Jurisdiction: Ohio
- Code: Ohio Revised Code
- Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)
Verify the text
Statute text is transcribed from the official Ohio Revised Code. Confirm it against the primary source before relying on it:
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed Ohio attorney.
Common questions
What is the source of Ohio Revised Code § 5723.04?
The text above is transcribed from the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutes of Ohio. The official publisher link appears under "Verify the text" on this page.
What subject does Ohio Revised Code § 5723.04 address?
It addresses the rule set out in the section text. Read the section together with the surrounding provisions listed under "Nearby provisions" for the full picture.
Is Ohio Revised Code § 5723.04 still in force?
Statutes are amended, repealed, and renumbered every session. Confirm the current version at the official Ohio source before relying on this text.
Can this page be used as legal advice?
No. This is a reference transcription for research. Applying Ohio law to your facts requires a licensed Ohio attorney who can review the specifics.