Cleveland Crackdown on Landlords
Cleveland cracks down on code violations, issuing $1.7M in fines, mostly to landlords Published: Jan. 07, 2026, 9:54 a.m. Homes in Cleveland’s Ohio City neighborhoodJohn Pana, cleveland.com By Sean McDonnell, cleveland.com CLEVELAND, Ohio — Cleveland has issued more than 9,000 tickets and $1.7 million worth of fines using a new tool designed to penalize landlords and property […]
How one new Cleveland program is providing emergency housing for families displaced by lead hazards
The relocation assistance program can put families into a short-term hotel and help them pay for a security deposit and first month’s rent at a new apartment. The pilot program runs through next June. by Celia HackDecember 18, 2025 Janeese Gunn, center, at the Lead Safe Resource Center. Omayra Colón, the relocation program manager, is on […]
NYC Lead Poisoning Lawyers Secure $3 Million Settlement for Bronx Child With Blood Lead Levels Thirteen Times CDC Safety Threshold
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/nyc-lead-poisoning-lawyers-secure-3-million-settlement-for-bronx-child-with-blood-lead-levels-thirteen-times-cdc-safety-threshold-302617709.html NYC Lead Poisoning Lawyers Secure $3 Million Settlement for Bronx Child With Blood Lead Levels Thirteen Times CDC Safety Threshold News provided by The Frankel Law Firm Nov 17, 2025, 17:58 ET In Latest Available Data 5,078 NYC Children Test Positive for Dangerous Lead Exposure Annually NEW YORK , Nov. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ […]
Voting guide for Cleveland Housing court
Signal Cleveland has produced a comprehensive voting guide for the Nov. 4 election for housing court. This is of particular relevance to all landlords, but in specific landlords from out of town or on the other side of the world. She is serious about LLC landlords coming into full compliance or faces fines and punishment. […]
South Bend firm pays to settle federal lead paint lawsuit
South Bend firm pays to settle federal lead paint lawsuit WVPE 88.1 Elkhart/South Bend | By Jeff Parrott Published September 5, 2025 at 2:41 PM EDT Provided by Notre Dame Lead Innovation Team / Provided by Notre Dame Lead Innovation Team The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requires contractors and individuals to follow rules for safely handling […]
Landlord guide to getting lead certified
courtesy of signal cleveland Are you worried about lead paint where you live? Here’s a guide to getting your Cleveland home tested Because Cleveland’s housing stock is so old, many of the units in town should be tested for lead. Here’s how to make that happen by Celia HackAugust 8, 2025 Peeling lead paint is […]
Interview with Cleveland Health director
https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/local/cleveland/cleveland-lead-poisoning-children-monica-robins-public-health-dr-david-margolius/95-48395067-db27-4617-84aa-601d115d4308 Worth watching
Harsh reality: Councilman’s survey finds out-of-area landlords more likely to break housing code
Aerial view of Cleveland’s Old Brooklyn neighborhood.John Pana, cleveland.com By Sean McDonnell, cleveland.com CLEVELAND, Ohio — A Cleveland councilman surveyed 8,507 homes for code violations and found a not-so-surprising conclusion in the data: houses owned by out-of-area landlords were much more likely to have issues. Ward 13 Councilman Kris Harsh set off after his election […]
Excellent work by Councilwoman Maurer
Councilwoman Maurer has put out a very good review of the lead program. Please read. Lead Report
Cleveland’s lead-safe law isn’t working, councilwoman says — and it’s time for change
From January 2019, people from across Cleveland gather to come up with a plan to address lead poisoning.(Gus Chan / The Plain Dealer)The Plain Dealer Sean McDonnell, cleveland.com CLEVELAND, Ohio — Cleveland’s 2019 lead-safe law hasn’t delivered the progress it promised. Now, a Cleveland Councilwoman says it’s time to have an open conversation about changes — or […]