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9 that the Receiver must adhere to a budget approved by the court and that any non-budgeted expenses are subject to the express prior consent of the lender. Sales of Property Free and Clear of Liens Section 2735.04(D) contains a detailed set of provisions that will govern a Receiver’s sale of real and/or personal property free and clear of liens. Provisions Applicable to Sales Free and Clear of Liens – Real and/ or Personal Property If the sale, whether of real estate and/or personal property, is to be free and clear of liens, the sale is subject to the court’s approval and supervision, and all requirements of Section 2735.04 must be complied with. (R.C. § 2735.04(D)(1)(a)) Methods of Sale The following methods of sale are authorized (R.C. § 2735.04(D) (1)(a)): • Private sale pursuant to a written contract between the Receiver and the prospective purchaser; • Private auction; • Public auction (note that if the sale is by public or private auction, the court may establish a minimum bid, R.C. § 2735.04(D)(1)(b)); and © Copyright 2015, Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP. All Rights Reserved. vorys.com