Bruce Martin Broyles

Admitted to practice in 1989; Staff attorney for 11th District Court of Appeals, Associate Attorney for three litigation firms from 1992 - 2004, opened my own practice in 2004. Handle a variety of issues in Appellate practice, civil litigation, business disputes, real estate, and actively involved in foreclosure defenses.

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Ohio

Since 1989

6th Circuit

Since 1996

Ohio State University - Columbus

J.D.

1986 - 1989

Ohio State Bar  # 0042562

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Q. Cash for homes wholesaler failed to close on a contract. Do they not owe me the money in escrow when contract states so?

January 15, 2025

A: Ohio Revised Code §4735.24 requires the escrow agent to maintain the funds in escrow until it receives an executed agreement directing the funds to be disbursed, or a final judgment of a Court directing the funds to be disbursed.

If the buyer will not execute a release, then you will have to file a lawsuit. Given the amount you can file a small claims complaint in the Municipal Court near you.

Q. Our mother past away. Her home deed has a Transfer on Death to her children. Does a lawyer Have to do transfer?

January 15, 2025

A: No, a lawyer is not required. You need to record an affidavit of confirmation. The requirements are set forth in R.C. 5302.222.

Q. What do I do if I paid half deposit to contractor not doing his contracted duties and I have proof of bad workmanship?

November 29, 2024

A: You have a written contract, and an attorney should review the contract to make certain you are complying with all your obligations. You should have a zoning inspector come to the property and verify set back requirements are being complied with by the contractor. If there is an issue you should put the contractor on notice by a written document sent according to the contract's notice provisions. If there is defective work, you should put the contractor on notice pursuant to R.C. 1312.04 giving the contractor 60 days to correct the defective work.

While 2 months have passed, this may not be a violation of the contract. Does the contract provide a completion date, or a schedule or critical path of completion calendar. If not, then you cannot simply terminate the contract based upon the contractor not showing up. Your contract should state that "Time is of the essence", if it does not say that then the Court may determine that you breached the contract if you attempt to terminate the contract based upon the contractor's failure to be onsite.

You should request a meeting and ask the contractor to provide a timeline for when the work will be completed. ... Read More