All Forum Posts by: Quincy Amekuedi

I'm looking for referrals for licensed roofers and plumbers in Cleveland, OH for current and upcoming projects. One current job I have is to do a plumbing inspection and a roofing inspection for a property we're looking to acquire where the lender is requiring some work to be completed prior to closing the loan.

BP Cleveland, who would you recommend?

I have a property that I need all the electrical reviewed and a quote needed to bring it to code/standards to pass a City of Cleveland inspection. The electric company removed the meter due to a previous tenant tampering with it so I will eventually need a permit pulled by someone licensed and bonded and inspection scheduled.

Anyone dealt with this before and have any electrician referrals or other tips for going through this process? Thanks.

I wanted to get some legal interpretation and given it's the weekend, I'm asking here in case my attorney doesn't respond until Monday.

From Cleveland's Eviction Waste Flyer: "After 5pm the day of the move out, the landlord must remove the items from the tree line, or be subject to a ticket from the City of Cleveland for excessive waste on the tree lawn..."

A bailiff set out was performed on a tenant at one of my properties on Wednesday. It's almost 72 hours later and most of their belongings are still on the tree lawn. I already gave two extra days for them to get their belongings at the risk of being fined. I'm ready to dispose of it to the dump, but the flyer doesn't say 'where' I can and can't take the items. I do not intend to pay for storage and I want to make sure I'm not liable or at risk of being sued if anything they deem valuable is trashed. They have not responded to our last messages to them and we can only assume they do not want or cannot afford to move these items.

Whether I haul it to the waste center or people come by and take what they want, am I now clear of any responsibilities for the tenant's property?

Thanks BP Community!

@James Wise - Thanks for responding. How does Holton-Wise determine what amount to add to the rent for water/sewer given all the variables for a unit (bathrooms, occupants, washer/dishwasher, etc.)?

I'm looking for a few recommendations for replacing some kitchen cabinets and countertops that should last at least ten years. Any specific referrals where I can buy at wholesale prices in the next week? Have a few different projects going on so could be a small order or a large one.

With RUBs not being permitted in Cleveland, who would you recommend for selling and/or installing submeters for water/sewer in several duplexes?

 Hi Alex - Thank you. I'm sending you a DM now.

 Thank you Ricardo for your thorough reply. I do hope it turns out the way you described as that would be the most ideal situation. Getting additional guidance soon.

As it turns out, a tenant in a property I have under contract is NOT on a month-to-month agreement. Instead, they are 2 years into a 5 year lease (2021-2026), signed with the owner prior to the current one that is selling. The rental agreement is under-market rent for the area by ~$400/month and my strategy would be to implement a rental increase or end the current agreement with the proper 30+ day notice. Getting this right is crucial to making this deal work. To the Ohio Attorneys, how do you interpret the attached two line items in the current agreement and whether I can with at least 30 days notice, increase the rent or end the agreement? The phrase "from either party" in line 15 seems to conflict with "written agreement of both parties" in line 17. Thanks.

As it turns out, a tenant in a property I have under contract is NOT on a month-to-month agreement. Instead, they are 2 years into a 5 year lease (2021-2026), signed with the owner prior to the current one that is selling. The rental agreement is under-market rent for the area by ~$400/month and my strategy would be to implement a rental increase or end the current agreement with the proper 30+ day notice. Getting this right is crucial to making this deal more appealing. How do you interpret the attached two line items in the current agreement and whether I can with at least 30 days notice, increase the rent or end the agreement? 

Yes, I do have this question out to my real-estate attorney to review, but sharing here in case there are others who are curious OR have experience handling multi-year rental agreements.