Lake County Land Contract Form (Ohio)

All Lake County specific forms and documents listed below are included in your immediate download package:

Land Contract Form

Lake County Land Contract Form

Fill in the blank Land Contract form formatted to comply with all Ohio recording and content requirements.
Included Lake County compliant document last validated/updated 6/2/2025

Land Contract Guide

Lake County Land Contract Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the Land Contract form.
Included Lake County compliant document last validated/updated 4/21/2025

Completed Example of the Land Contract Document

Lake County Completed Example of the Land Contract Document

Example of a properly completed Ohio Land Contract document for reference.
Included Lake County compliant document last validated/updated 4/17/2025

Residential Property Disclosure

Lake County Residential Property Disclosure

Supplemental Form: Use if the subject property is residential.
Included Lake County compliant document last validated/updated 7/4/2025

Ohio Protect Your Home From Lead Based Paint

Lake County Ohio Protect Your Home From Lead Based Paint

Supplemental: Use for Residential Disclosure if applicable.
Included Lake County compliant document last validated/updated 6/6/2025

Supplemental: Use for residential property built before 1978

Lake County Supplemental: Use for residential property built before 1978

Fill in the blank Land Contract form formatted to comply with all Ohio recording and content requirements.
Included Lake County compliant document last validated/updated 7/2/2025

When using these Land Contract forms, the subject real estate must be physically located in Lake County. The executed documents should then be recorded in the following office:

Lake County Recorder

105 Main St / PO Box 490, Painesville, Ohio 44077

Hours: 8:00 to 4:00 M-F

Phone: 440-350-2510 or (800) 899-LAKE (5253) Ext. 2510

Local jurisdictions located in Lake County include:

  • Eastlake
  • Grand River
  • Madison
  • Mentor
  • Painesville
  • Perry
  • Wickliffe
  • Willoughby

How long does it take to get my forms?

Forms are available immediately after submitting payment.

How do I get my forms, are they emailed?

Immediately after you submit payment, the Lake County forms you order will be available for download directly from your account. You can then download the forms to your computer. If you do not already have an account, one will be created for you as part of the order process, and your login details will be provided to you. If you encounter any issues accessing your forms, please reach out to our support team for assistance. Forms are NOT emailed to you.

What does "validated/updated" mean?

This indicates the most recent date when at least one of the following occurred:

  • Updated: The document was updated or changed to remain compliant.
  • Validated: The document was examined by an attorney or staff, or it was successfully recorded in Lake County using our eRecording service.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Lake County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Lake County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.

Can the Land Contract forms be re-used?

Yes. You can re-use the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have more than one property in Lake County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Lake County.

What are supplemental forms?

Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by Ohio or Lake County. These could be tax related, informational, or even as simple as a coversheet. Supplemental forms are provided for free with your order where available.

What type of files are the forms?

All of our Lake County Land Contract forms are PDFs. You will need to have or get Adobe Reader to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.

Do I need any special software to use these forms?

You will need to have Adobe Reader installed on your computer to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.

Do I have to enter all of my property information online?

No. The blank forms are downloaded to your computer and you fill them out there, at your convenience.

Can I save the completed form, email it to someone?

Yes, you can save your deed form at any point with your information in it. The forms can also be emailed, blank or complete, as attachments.

Are there any recurring fees involved?

No. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.

An "Ohio Land Contract," also known as a “Land installment Contract”, is a form of seller financing used to purchase real estate. This arrangement is particularly useful for buyers who may not qualify for traditional mortgage financing from banks or other financial institutions. In Ohio, land contracts are governed by specific statutes that outline the rights and responsibilities of both the seller and the buyer.
Chapter 5313. of the OH. Revised Code (A) "Land installment contract" means an executory agreement which by its terms is not required to be fully performed by one or more of the parties to the agreement within one year of the date of the agreement and under which the vendor agrees to convey title in real property located in this state to the vendee and the vendee agrees to pay the purchase price in installment payments, while the vendor retains title to the property as security for the vendee's obligation. Option contracts for the purchase of real property are not land installment contracts.
Overview of an Ohio Land Contract
A land contract is essentially an agreement between a seller (vendor) and a buyer (vendee) where the seller provides the financing for the purchase of the property. Unlike a traditional real estate transaction where the buyer obtains immediate title to the property, a land contract allows the seller to retain legal title until the buyer fulfills the terms of the contract.

Key Features of an Ohio Land Contract
1. Payment Structure: The buyer agrees to make installment payments over a period, which usually includes interest. These installments are often structured similarly to a mortgage, with part of each payment reducing the principal balance and part going toward interest. Can be used for traditional installment payments or installments with a balloon payment. This contract includes late payment fees if applicable.

2. Possession and Equitable Title: The buyer takes possession on a set date and gains equitable title, meaning they have the right to obtain full legal title once all contractual conditions have been met.

3. Transfer of Title: The legal title remains with the seller until the full purchase price has been paid by the buyer. Once the buyer completes all payments, the seller is obligated to transfer legal title to the buyer.

4. What Is Default: For the purposes of this Land Contract, "default" shall mean any of the following events: (a) Failure by Purchaser to pay any installment payment or other monetary obligation owed to Seller when due, or (b) Failure by Purchaser to obey any other obligation under this Land Contract, or (c) if Purchasers rights under this Land Contract are taken away by operation of law.

5. Maintenance and Taxes: The buyer is typically responsible for maintaining the property and paying property taxes during the term of the contract, even though the legal title has not yet been transferred.

Use this form for residential, rental property, and condominiums. It is flexible to meet specific needs. For use in Ohio only.

Our Promise

The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Lake County recording requirements for formatting. If there's an issue caused by our formatting, we'll make it right and refund your payment.

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