Cleveland’s aggressive property enforcement policies can turn unnoticed violations into six-figure judgments. Learn how Ohio real estate investors can stay compliant and avoid costly legal trouble.

Ohio landlords must include specific information in residential leases to comply with state law. Learn how missing one simple detail could allow tenants to break the lease without notice.

Navigating the eviction process can be challenging, especially when courts introduce unexpected delays. This blog post explores common hurdles landlords face and offers practical solutions to move the process forward, like filing a writ of mandamus.

Steps landlords can take when a tenant files for bankruptcy during an eviction action in Ohio, and how to navigate the complexities of the legal process.

Landlord 101 is part of a new series of informational posts that reviews what a landlord could expect from each city/town/municipality in the Northeast Ohio area. This article is part 2 for Cleveland Heights and before reading this article, we recommend you begin with part 1.

Landlord 101 is part of a new series of informational posts that reviews what a landlord could expect from each city/town/municipality in the Northeast Ohio area. Learn about the eviction process in Cleveland Heights, including the prohibition of ‘self-help’ and the steps required to legally remove a tenant.

The first step of any commercial lease, whether as Tenant or as Landlord, is to set down the basic terms with a Letter of Intent (LOI). Learn about the essential elements of an LOI and how it can be binding or non-binding based on initial negotiations.

The Ohio Court has invalidated the Cleveland Municipal Housing Court's rule requiring landlords to provide lead safe certification before evicting a tenant. Learn about the implications of this decision and how it affects the eviction process in Cleveland.

You’re locked into a lease that auto-renewed. Or are you? Learn how Ohio’s statute of conveyances can be a powerful tool to exit an otherwise automatically renewing lease without financial penalty.