Most of the time, we resolve the situation in less than three months through cash-for-keys agreements, court mediation, or by creating enough pressure that the tenants decide to leave on thier own.We currently manage over 700+ units and flip about 20 multifamily properties a year, the majority of which have inherited tenant problems.

But like I think I mentioned in some other states ( I have not been in one in Ohio yet) the boiler plate of the MLS / board of realtor contracts normally call for mandatory non binding mediation. 

Your LL should be very wary of that avenue, not that it's impossible to win with this, but that it's trivial and the magistrate will not definitely appreciate being called upon to mediate something like this.

There is no chance home owner can mediate, apply for loan modification (which is a predatory disaster in itself) , reinstate or retain the home two days before auction, when they have zero funds and ability to do it.

Once you have them served and file the papers with the court, the court will assign a First Tier Hearing - basically a mediation session where hopefully you are able to work out a move out date certain (with the tenant paying use and occupancy).

To safeguard against being pushed out, include provisions for mediation in case of disputes and consider filing a lien or using escrow arrangements to secure your share of profits. 

You've now become a mediator between them.I assume you prefer not to have the utilities and water accounts under your name.

Or you can request mediation or arbitration. 

The other side will try to mediate a bit, and ultimately, if they don't cooperate you will get the eviction order.

One individual needs to make the final decisions.Dispute Resolution: Define and agree on a method for resolving disputes that may arise, such as mediation or arbitration, to avoid litigation.Change in Marital Status: What happens to the ownership if a party gets married or divorced?