News and Issues
RECENT HOUSING COURT DECISIONS
“ALL BOARDED UP, New York Times Magazine”
Published: March 4, 2009
by Alex Kotlowitz, New York Times
“Abandoned Properties: Facing the Challenge”
An Essay on a Critical Issue
by Judge Raymond L. Pianka, Cleveland Municipal Housing Court
"Cleveland at the Crossroads: Turning Abandonment into Opportunity"
June, 2005 (PDF file)
"Combating Problems of Vacant & Abandoned Properties"
Best Practices in 27 Cities
The United States Conference of Mayors, June 2006
“Healthy Neighborhoods Make a Better Community”
An Essay on a Critical Issue
by Judge Raymond L. Pianka, Cleveland Municipal Housing Court
"Lead in your Home: A Parent’s Reference Guide"
EPA Publication, June, 1998 (PDF file)
“Nuisances”
An Essay on a Critical Issue
by Judge Raymond L. Pianka, Cleveland Municipal Housing Court
"Ohio Receivership Statute"
(PDF file)
"Protect your Family from Lead in your Home"
EPA Publication, June, 2003 (PDF file)
“What Message Your Neighborhood Sending?
An Essay on a Critical Issue
by Judge Raymond L. Pianka, Cleveland Municipal Housing Court