Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Ohio

Re: Gas Company will not remove propane tank

It is hard to answer that at this time. I would suggest that you first start by reviewing the service agreement with them regarding the rights and liabilities of the parties. If you find no restrictions, I would suggest filing an action in small claims court seeking damages for their failure to remove. I would guess no one wants to remove it due to environmental and other concerns.

Re: Gas Company will not remove propane tank

I do not have an easy answer to this question unless you are prepared to spend thousands of dollars for attorney fees and disposal fees. It may be best if you wait a few weeks. You could send them a certified mail notice telling the company to remove the tank or else you will deem it to be abandoned property by a certain date. However, you would still need to spend money to remove and dispose of the tank. You could sue the company and obtain a court order forcing them to move it, but you will spend a few thousand dollars in attorney fees and will not be able to recover it from the company.