Author Archives: Garrison P. Carr

A recent Ohio appellate decision shows why contractors should clearly state whether their warranties transfer—and why a new homeowner should not assume that a warranty disappeared when the property changed hands. In Kapper v. Valantine Roofing & Home Remodeling, Inc., 2026-Ohio-103, a roofing contractor installed a new roof under a contract containing a ten-year labor […]

A recent Ohio appellate decision provides an important reminder for homeowners and contractors dealing with the Home Solicitation Sales Act. In Grinder v. Schaaf, 2026-Ohio-312, a contractor obtained a judgment for nearly $100,000 and an order permitting foreclosure of a mechanic’s lien against the homeowner’s property. The homeowner argued that the contractor should not recover […]

A recent Ohio appellate decision highlights an important disagreement over the remedies available to homeowners in residential-construction disputes. The issue arises when a contractor fails to provide the written three-day cancellation notice required by Ohio’s Home Solicitation Sales Act (“HSSA”). When the required notice is omitted, the homeowner’s right to cancel generally remains open. The […]

There is not much that induces the instant heat of panic like a certified mailing from a court. You have just been sued by someone. As you read through the lawsuit, you do not realize you are letting precious time slip by. In Ohio, a defendant shall serve his/her answer within twenty-eight (28) days after […]