Derek Merrin Proposed Legislation To Void Local Lead Safety Laws To Benefit His Bottom Line As A Landlord
Merrin Was A Landlord Who Owned Multiple Rental Properties In Toledo
Merrin Was A Landlord And Real Estate Investor
News 5 Cleveland Referred To Merrin As A “Landlord.” “But while Merrin will labor under the radar to, say, reduce BMV visits for residents, he’s helped himself as well. Outside the Statehouse, Merrin owns rental properties and he’s proposed measures friendly to landlords like himself.” [News 5 Cleveland, 1/3/23]
Cleveland.com Referred To Merrin As A “Real Estate Investor.” “Rep. Derek Merrin, a Republican from Monclova Twp. and a real estate investor, added the preemption language as an amendment to the Ohio House budget bill, which passed last week.” [Cleveland.com, 5/7/17]
In A Toledo Municipal Court Eviction Case, Merrin Was Identified As The Plaintiff And “Landlord.” “PLAINTIFF DEREK S MERRIN […] Landlord complaint filed for restitution of property and money. Defendant(s) retains possession of premises at 3217 GLANZMAN RD UNIT 36 TOLEDO, OH 43614. Notice to leave premises served to defendant(s) by Plaintiff on 03/24/2016.” [Toledo Municipal Court, Derek S Merrin vs. Lennise McBrayer, filed 6/1/16]
2025: Merrin Reported Owning Six Rental Properties
2025: Merrin Reported Owning Six Rental Properties. [US House Clerk, Derek Merrin 2025 Personal Financial Disclosure, filed 7/29/25]
Asset | Value of Asset Min | Value of Asset Max | Income Type | Income Current Year Min | Income Current Year Max | Income Preceding Year Min | Income Preceding Year Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rental Property [RP] Location: Waterville, Lucas County, OH, US | $100,001 | $250,000 Rent | $5,001 | $15,000 | $5,001 | $15,000 | |
Rental Property [RP] Location: Toledo/Lucas County, OH, US | $100,001 | $250,000 Rent | $2,501 | $5,000 | $5,001 | $15,000 | |
Rental Property [RP] Location: Toledo/Lucas County, OH, US | $50,001 | $100,000 Rent | $2,501 | $5,000 | $5,001 | $15,000 | |
Rental Property [RP] Location: Toledo/Lucas County, OH, US | $50,001 | $100,000 Rent | $2,501 | $5,000 | $5,001 | $15,000 | |
Rental Property [RP] Location: Toledo/Lucas County, OH, US | $50,001 | $100,000 Rent | $2,501 | $5,000 | $5,001 | $15,000 | |
Rental Property [RP] Location: Toledo/Lucas County, OH, US | $50,001 | $100,000 Rent | $2,501 | $5,000 | $5,001 | $15,000 | |
TOTAL: | $400,006 | $900,000 | $17,506 | $40,000 | $30,006 | $90,000 |
[US House Clerk, Derek Merrin 2025 Personal Financial Disclosure, filed 7/29/25]
2015-2022: Merrin Owned Eight Real Estate Properties From Which He Received Rental Income
2015-2022: Merrin Owned Eight Rental Properties Throughout His Time In The Ohio Legislature.
Address | City | County | Years Claimed On PFD |
|---|---|---|---|
1649 Crestwood Road | Toledo | Lucas | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 |
1455 Vance Street | Toledo | Lucas | 2015, 2016 |
1241 Applegate Street | Waterville | Lucas | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 |
3217 Glanzman Road #36 | Toledo | Lucas | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 |
4646 Manorwood Road | Toledo | Lucas | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 |
2320 Ann Drive | Toledo | Lucas | 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 |
1511 Gould Road | Toledo | Lucas | 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 |
5142 Tappan | Toledo | Lucas | 2021, 2022 |
[Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee, Derek Merrin 2015 Personal Financial Disclosure, filed 2/15/16; Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee, Derek Merrin 2016 Personal Financial Disclosure, filed 5/15/17; Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee, Derek Merrin 2017 Personal Financial Disclosure, filed 4/9/18; Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee, Derek Merrin 2018 Personal Financial Disclosure, filed 5/15/19; Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee, Derek Merrin 2019 Personal Financial Disclosure, filed 2/13/20; Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee, Derek Merrin 2020 Personal Financial Disclosure, filed 5/13/21; Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee, Derek Merrin 2021 Personal Financial Disclosure, filed 4/3/22; Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee, Derek Merrin 2022 Personal Financial Disclosure, filed 5/12/23]
2022: Merrin Earned $15,000-$74,994 From Rental Income
2022: Merrin Owned Six Rental Properties From Which He Earned $15,000-$74,994. [Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee, Derek Merrin 2022 Personal Financial Disclosure, filed 5/12/23]
Address | 2022 Income | City | County |
|---|---|---|---|
1241 Applegate Street | $10,000-$24,999 | Waterville | Lucas |
3217 Glanzman #36 Road | $1,000-$9,999 | Toledo | Lucas |
4646 Manorwood Road | $1,000-$9,999 | Toledo | Lucas |
2320 Ann Drive | $1,000-$9,999 | Toledo | Lucas |
1511 Gould Road | $1,000-$9,999 | Toledo | Lucas |
5142 Tappan | $1,000-$9,999 | Toledo | Lucas |
[Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee, Derek Merrin 2022 Personal Financial Disclosure, filed 5/12/23]
- Merrin Did Business Under The Name Merrin Property Holdings LLC. [Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee, Derek Merrin 2022 Personal Financial Disclosure, filed 5/12/23]
All Six Of Merrin’s 2022 Rental Properties Were Located In Ohio’s 9th Congressional District
1241 Applegate Street, Waterville, OH, 43566 Was Located In Ohio’s 9th Congressional District. [House.gov, accessed 6/6/24]
3217 Glanzman Road, #36, Toledo, OH, 43614 Was Located In Ohio’s 9th Congressional District. [House.gov, accessed 6/6/24]
4646 Manorwood Road, Toledo, OH, 43612 Was Located In Ohio’s 9th Congressional District. [House.gov, accessed 6/6/24]
2320 Ann Drive, Toledo, OH, 43613 Was Located In Ohio’s 9th Congressional District. [House.gov, accessed 6/6/24]
1511 Gould Road, Toledo, OH, 43612 Was Located In Ohio’s 9th Congressional District. [House.gov, accessed 6/6/24]
5142 Tappan Ave, Toledo, OH, 43612 Was Located In Ohio’s 9th Congressional District. [House.gov, accessed 6/6/24]
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