INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE ATTENDING A SHERIFF'S SALE FOR THE FIRST TIME WITH THE INTENT TO PURCHASE A PROPERTY ARE
ADVISED TO PROCEED WITH EXTREME CAUTION. THE LAW IN OHIO RELATIVE TO SHERIFF
SALE OF REAL ESTATE
IS, "CAVEAT EMPTOR", WHICH MEANS, "BUYER BEWARE".
Can We See the House?
We have no access to the interior of the
houses for sale. No arrangements may be made for an internal inspection of the
properties. You are urged to check out the property as best you can.
The Henry County Auditor can provide a
printout on the property showing the numbers, and types of rooms, etc.
Sales are “BUYER BEWARE”. You are urged to consult an attorney.
How does the Sheriff Sale
work?
By law the sale must be a public sale,
unless ordered by the Court. Sales are held on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m.,
unless otherwise noted, 2nd floor of the Henry County
Court House. You, or a representative must appear to bid. All bidding is done at
the sale. No prior or sealed bids are taken. It works the same as any common auction.
There is no prior registration. Make sure you can meet the terms
of the sale. Have your deposit
at the sale.
Caution, this is a Court function; if the sale is not completed, you are
subject to being held in contempt of court.
What happens to the Liens on the property?
Liens are marshaled, (placed in order and
paid in order), and paid from the sale proceeds. A Deficiency Judgment is granted to the Plaintiff, (Lien
holder), against the Defendant, (Homeowner), if enough money is not generated at
the sale. The liens are then
canceled against the property. The exception
is a Federal Lien, (which would be on file at the Henry County Recorder's
Office). You are urged to check out any liens, and check
with an attorney if you have questions.
We do not have lien
information at the Sheriff's Office.
What if someone is living in the house?
If someone is living in the house and will
not vacate, the Sheriff's Office will remove them on issue of a Writ of
Possession. You may be responsible for obtaining the Writ of Possession from the
Clerk of Common Pleas Court, and providing manpower to set out their
belongings. We do not have manpower to move belongings.
Again you should consult an attorney for questions regarding any of this.
Final Warning!!
Large
amounts of money are involved. Sales
are Buyer Beware. You are responsible for checking out the property and judge
for yourself if it is suitable for the purpose you intend. Consult
an attorney if you are in doubt! It might be the best money you ever
spent.
RECENT CHANGES IN LEGISLATION MAY REQUIRE A PURCHASER TO OBTAIN A SURVEY PRIOR
TO RECORDING A DEED. (SEE OHIO REVISED CODE SECTION 315.251). THE COST OF SURVEY
SHALL BE AT THE PURCHASER'S EXPENSE. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS RELATIVE TO THE
NEW LEGISLATION, IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU CONTACT YOUR ATTORNEY.