Bill aims to crack down on delinquent property taxes, get rid of irresponsible landlords [Video]

County treasurers across Ohio are looking to set into law a way to ensure property taxes get paid with Senate Bill 186.

If someone wants to buy a foreclosed property, the bill would require the buyer to prove that they have no other delinquent properties. 

“It would increase our collectability rate and decrease our delinquency, which is always a good thing,” Daniel Yemma, the Mahoning County Treasurer said. 

Meaning, it would be harder for people to avoid paying and keep racking up property taxes so the county will get the money they need to distribute to local communities and public entities. 

Senate Bill 186 also would require back taxes to be paid before a home gets transferred in a sale. Right now, there …