The bill amends various sections of the Revised Code to enhance the requirements for liens filed with county recorders and improve transparency in property transactions. It mandates that all liens must include the last known address of the lien debtor, explicitly prohibiting the use of post office boxes. Additionally, it requires memoranda of trust or other qualifying instruments concerning real property to be recorded, and introduces a new category of judgments or decrees that must be recorded by county recorders. The bill also modifies existing provisions to ensure that employer names and last known addresses are included in filings related to employer contributions and liens, streamlining the recording process and improving public record accuracy.

Furthermore, the bill addresses unfair service agreements in the residential real estate sector, defining such agreements and rendering them void and unenforceable under specific conditions. It establishes a legal framework for consumers to challenge these agreements and outlines penalties for violations, including fines and misdemeanors. The bill also introduces new requirements for tax assessments, holding vendors and consumers liable for unremitted taxes and detailing the process for filing assessments, including the necessity to include the party's name and last known address. Overall, the amendments aim to enhance consumer protection, improve tax collection enforcement, and ensure compliance among vendors, employers, and severers.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 3123.67, 4123.78, 4141.23, 5301.071, 5301.255, 5719.04, 5739.13, 5747.13, 5749.07
As Reported By Senate Committee: 3123.67, 4123.78, 4141.23, 5301.071, 5301.255, 5719.04, 5739.13, 5747.13, 5749.07
As Passed By Senate: 3123.67, 4123.78, 4141.23, 5301.071, 5301.255, 5719.04, 5739.13, 5747.13, 5749.07
As Reported By House Committee: 317.08, 3123.67, 4123.78, 4141.23, 5301.071, 5301.255, 5301.99, 5719.04, 5739.13, 5747.13, 5749.07
As Passed By House: 317.08, 3123.67, 4123.78, 4141.23, 5301.071, 5301.255, 5301.99, 5719.04, 5739.13, 5747.13, 5749.07
As Enrolled: 317.08, 3123.67, 4123.78, 4141.23, 5301.071, 5301.255, 5301.99, 5719.04, 5739.13, 5747.13, 5749.07