Cleveland v. Hero Homes JV2, L.L.C.

Citations

• 2025 Ohio 4585

Syllabus

Housing court; articles of organization; statutory agent; Cleveland Cod.Ord. 367.131; strict liability; finding of guilt; fine; contrary to law; community control; unwarranted; cured. - Housing court did not err in finding the organization-appellant guilty, following a no contest plea, because Cleveland Code Ordinance (\CCO\) 367.131 is a strict liability ordinance. Court's imposition of a $20,000 fine on a first-degree misdemeanor was contrary to law. Court's imposition of a period of community control and the terms was unwarranted because it did not relate to rehabilitation or the underlying offense, nor were they narrowly tailored to the offense. The administrative, non-dwelling infraction was cured prior to service of the complaint.