The N.P. Weiss Law Blog
HOA Holiday Decorations: A Board Member’s Guide to Seasonal Governance
From inflatable ghosts to blinking lights, seasonal displays often spark questions about rules and enforcement. Attorney Rachel Kuhn shares practical solutions for HOA boards navigating holiday decoration disputes.
Best Practices For Northeast Ohio Landlords
Being a landlord in Northeast Ohio comes with legal responsibilities and practical challenges. This guide outlines best practices to help you stay compliant and protect your investment.
Ohio Residential Lease Requirements: What Every Landlord Should Know
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.
Cleveland's Updated Nuisance Law: What Property Owners Need to Know
Cleveland has revamped its nuisance law to streamline police efforts in managing problematic properties. Discover how these changes impact property owners and what steps you can take to ensure compliance.
Landlord 101: Cleveland Heights Part 2
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: Cleveland Heights 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.
Learning About Leases: Letter of Intent
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.
Cleveland Evictions: Lead Safe Update
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.

