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Sponsors say bill expands eviction protections and speeds building inspections
Summary
Senate Bill 83 would create a housing‑defense fund for eviction cases, require notice of free legal representation and allow nonbinding mediation; the bill also sets a 30‑day deadline for plan review and inspections and requires entities taking title to designate a natural person contact, sponsors told the committee.
Senate Bill 83 drew sponsor testimony in the Judiciary Committee, where Vice Chair Reynolds and Senator Craig described a three‑part bill they say will strengthen tenant protections, accelerate housing production and improve property‑transfer transparency.
Vice Chair Reynolds said the measure establishes a legal services housing‑defense fund and directs the Ohio Access to Justice…
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