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.