The lease agreement may also address it, and to the extent the lease provision complies with and does not contradict state law, you will need to follow the lease provision.

My apologies for causing concern around this.

I'd personally find the attorney for your new lease and ask him how to address it.

If so, page 15, Section 5.01 F. should directly address your question: http://ccatax.ci.cleveland.oh.us/taxforms/common/rreff1124.pdfIf you should be buying in some other local jurisdictions in NE Ohio, be aware of RITAOhio.com.Each of the above root websites has a menu that gives you the list of participating jurisdictions for each.

Get their email addresses and draft the documents. 

Please provide a forwarding address prior to moving out, and be sure to cancel/transfer any utilities out of your name by the move out date.

Since you’re concerned about the electric bill, it’s wise to avoid any appearance of a “self-help” eviction.

I realize this is a complex concern so just looking for general advice here based on the experiences of others.I would manage bookings and client communications aside from maybe an on call service for at night.

My only real fear is the proverbial house of cards -- I don't recall the name but I believe a different syndication guru recently and losing an investment entirely is what concerns me.

As a wholesaler I have no such concerns.