Lori E. was in a real mess. The single mother of four young children bought a mobile home in Lucas County, Ohio in November 2022. As stated on the title, it’s a 1976 Regent.
But the Lucas County online real estate information system had it recorded as a 1997 Mansion Fiesta.
That meant the family couldn’t tap into funds for the kind of repairs their new home needed. In fact, Lori would have trouble if she ever wanted to sell. That’s on account of the title problem, which she missed when signing the paperwork.
The problem seemed hopeless. But she had the wits to call investigative reporters to the scene. Here’s what went down.
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