You will name each of them on the eviction case with the court if needed.

- Etc, etc, etc...4) Evictions - how can a Realtor represent you in court?

The damage though appears at least 50-100 gallons were gushing out as extensive ceiling, flooring damage occurred. 

It appears to be a major red flag to me and I'd like to negotiate to have them remove it or find another company.

Other properties will appear at some point. 

We've only had two assets in OH and my observations are that the courts are slower than IL, which is saying something

Removing a verbal-agreement tenant can be very difficult - basically in this case the courts favor the tenants word over owner/landlord on almost everything if the tenant won't cooperate.  

Class C isn't actually used often but would be for those businesses not picky about appearances/locations. 

I don't know if I should be more patient and avoid the court and eviction at all cost or if I can even pursue it.

But if your issue will likely involve litigation (which, without knowing what your specific HOA issue is, I'm thinking litigation might be a possibility) you will definitely want a local attorney that will be able to appear in court, depositions, and/or settlement conferences if your issue ever gets to that point.