I spend most of my time around Cleveland, but I've handled a few evictions in Medina Municipal Court too.I'd recommend following the posts and podcasts by @James Wise too.

Layoff notices appear in the media almost daily.

@David HodgeWhile the CAP appears simple and consistent on the surface, it is one of the most misused and deceptive ratios in investing.  

The good people over at RealtyTrac appear to have answered this question for you: http://www.realtytrac.com/real-estate-guides/foreclosure-laws/

This seems to hold true from my own personal observations as well; there does appear to be a downturn every few years almost like clock work.

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a few cities have told me that it's illigal for landlords to shut off water in order to make tenants pay rent. i am assuming that they think of it as "inhumane" to have to live without water, i dont know. maybe that's why they can never turn the water off due to non payment.gas and electric is tied to SSN and it follows your credit. cities dont have the time to track your SSN (nor do i want them to for security reasons), hire lawyers to go to court, report to agencies... the cost is too high.

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I don’t think any court would favor a prospective tenant over an existing tenant when the laws are in conflict.