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2011 Ohio Revised Code
Title [53] LIII REAL PROPERTY
Chapter 5301: CONVEYANCES; ENCUMBRANCES
5301.11 Effect of destruction of building upon lessee.

Universal Citation:
OH Rev Code § 5301.11
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The lessee of a building which, without fault or neglect on his part, is destroyed or so injured as to be unfit for occupancy, is not liable to pay rent to the lessor or owner thereof, after such destruction or injury, unless otherwise expressly provided by written agreement or covenant. The lessee thereupon must surrender possession of such premises.

Effective Date: 10-01-1953

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