Renew your housing license, due annually November 1.
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A guiding document for landlords on good property management.
Effective September 1, 2019, certificates of code compliance, formerly known as certificates of occupancy, are required for new and changes of retail tenancies and before the sale of all non-owner-occupied residential rental properties. (L.C.O. §§ 1173.01, 1306.53.)
Inspections – sometimes known as point-of-sale inspections – are required before these certificates may be issued. These inspections include the interior of a commercial space and the interior, exterior, and yard areas of residential rental properties. See a sample inspection checklist.
To request an inspection, log in to CitizenServe to fill out an online form or download and fill in the printable form.
Please contact the Division of Housing and Building at building.permits@lakewoodoh.net or (216) 529-6270 to learn how to submit your request and schedule an inspection.
The city of Lakewood is dedicated to maintaining and preserving its vibrant housing stock — whether owner-occupied or investment properties. The best way to keep current with changing trends and requirements is to attend our free Landlord Training Seminar, offered regularly.
Please watch the video of the Spring 2023 Landlord Seminar below and then fill out the completion form. This fulfills one of the requirements to obtain your housing license.
