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Court

Cuyahoga County

Ohio

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Case Information

Filed 2025-02-25
Status ACTIVE
Type Tax Foreclosure
Docket 47 entries

Parties

Plaintiff Treasurer Of Cuyahoga County, Oh
Defendant Chester Leonard|State Of Ohio Department Of Taxation|Rto Rentals, Llc|September Jones
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Judge

Hon. Richard a Bell

Cuyahoga County (OH)

Ohio

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Docket Entries

  1. CASE FILED: COMPLAINT W PRELIMINARY JUDICIAL REPORT
  2. MAGISTRATE'S DECISION(59411904) SENT BY REGULAR MAIL SERVICE. TO: CHESTER LEONARD 16604 FAIRFAX AVE. CLEVELAND, OH 44128
  3. MAGISTRATE'S DECISION(59411903) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: MICHAEL H. OMALLEY [email protected]
  4. MAGISTRATE'S DECISION(59411902) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: CHRISTOPHER M. HILL [email protected]
  5. MAGISTRATE'S DECISION(59411901) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: EDMUND G. TALLOS [email protected]
  6. MAGISTRATE'S DECISION(59411900) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: EDMUND G. TALLOS [email protected]
  7. MAGISTRATE'S DECISION(59411899) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: LAURA L. PETERS [email protected]
  8. MAGISTRATE'S DECISION WITH FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW OTHER LANDS - CITY FILED AND SENT TO ALL PARTIES ON SERVICE PAGE.
  9. TAX HEARING HELD BY MAGISTRATE. MAGISTRATE'S DECISION TO FOLLOW. NOTICE ISSUED
  10. TELEPHONE TAX HEARING SET FOR 01/15/2026 AT 02:10 PM. ANY PARTY MAY APPEAR AT THE TELEPHONE CONFERENCE BY CALLING 216-443-8505 TEN MINUTES PRIOR TO THE SCHEDULED TIME OF THE HEARING. FAILURE TO APPEAR MAY RESULT IN DISMISSAL OF AFFIRMATIVE CLAIMS FOR RELIEF. NOTICE ISSUED
  11. TELEPHONE TAX HEARING SCHEDULED FOR 12/18/2025 AT 02:50 PM IS CANCELLED.
  12. NOTICE FILED BY P1 TREASURER OF CUYAHOGA COUNTY, OH ATTORNEY MICHAEL H. OMALLEY 0105234 NOTICE OF FILING MILITARY AFFIDAVIT
  13. NOTICE FILED BY P1 TREASURER OF CUYAHOGA COUNTY, OH ATTORNEY MICHAEL H. OMALLEY 0105234 NOTICE OF FILING FINAL JUDICIAL REPORT
  14. NOTICE FILED BY P1 TREASURER OF CUYAHOGA COUNTY, OH ATTORNEY MICHAEL H. OMALLEY 0105234 NOTICE OF FILING CITY OF CLEVELAND LAND AFFIDAVIT
  15. MOTION FILED FOR P1 TREASURER OF CUYAHOGA COUNTY, OH MICHAEL H. OMALLEY 0105234 MOTION TO SET TAX HEARING
  16. IT APPEARS FROM THE DOCKET THAT SERVICE HAS BEEN PERFECTED ON ALL DEFENDANTS. ANY PARTY SEEKING TO PROSECUTE THEIR CLAIMS MUST FILE ANY APPROPRIATE DISPOSITIVE MOTIONS WITHIN 45 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS ORDER. FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN DISMISSAL OF THE CASE WITHOUT PREJUDICE FOR FAILURE TO PROSECUTE. NOTICE ISSUED
  17. PLAINTIFF'S MOTION TO VACATE BANKRUPTCY STAY IS GRANTED. THE CASE IS REINSTATED TO THE ACTIVE DOCKET. NOTICE ISSUED
  18. MOTION FILED FOR P1 TREASURER OF CUYAHOGA COUNTY, OH MICHAEL H. OMALLEY 0105234 MOTION TO VACATE BANKRUPTCY STAY
  19. CERTIFIED MAIL NUMBER 56217306 ADDRESSED TO STATE OF OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION(D2) NOT RETURNED BY THE U.S. POSTAL SERVICE AFTER 60 DAYS. NOTICE MAILED TO PLAINTIFF(S) ATTORNEY.
  20. THE COURT HAS BEEN INFORMED OF PENDING BANKRUPTCY CASE NO. 25-10555, CH. 7, FILED 2/12/25.. ALL PROCEEDINGS IN THIS ACTION ARE HEREBY STAYED. CASE TO BE REINSTATED ONLY UPON MOTION. NOTICE ISSUED
  21. NOTICE FILED BY P1 TREASURER OF CUYAHOGA COUNTY, OH ATTORNEY EDMUND G. TALLOS 0073224 SUGGESTION OF STAY
  22. ANSWER FILED BY D3 RTO RENTALS, LLC ATTORNEY CHRISTOPHER M. HILL 0074838 ANSWER OF RTO GROUP
  23. ANSWER FILED BY D2 STATE OF OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION ATTORNEY LAURA L. PETERS 0063425 STATE OF OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION
  24. USPS RECEIPT NO. 56217308 DELIVERED BY USPS 03/04/2025 JONES /SEPTEMBER / PROCESSED BY COC 03/12/2025.
  25. USPS RECEIPT NO. 56217307 DELIVERED BY USPS 03/05/2025 RTO RENTALS, LLC PROCESSED BY COC 03/12/2025.
  26. USPS RECEIPT NO. 56217305 DELIVERED BY USPS 03/04/2025 LEONARD /CHESTER / PROCESSED BY COC 03/12/2025.
  27. SUMS COMPLAINT(56217308) SENT BY CERTIFIED MAIL. TO: SEPTEMBER JONES 7920 LINWOOD AVENUE CLEVELAND, OH 44103
  28. SUMS COMPLAINT(56217307) SENT BY CERTIFIED MAIL. TO: RTO RENTALS, LLC P.O. BOX 489 PARIS, TN 38242
  29. SUMS COMPLAINT(56217306) SENT BY CERTIFIED MAIL. TO: STATE OF OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION C/O OHIO ATTORNEY GENERAL 30 E. BROAD ST., 14TH FLOOR COLUMBUS, OH 43215
  30. SUMS COMPLAINT(56217305) SENT BY CERTIFIED MAIL. TO: CHESTER LEONARD 16604 FAIRFAX AVE. CLEVELAND, OH 44128
  31. SUMMONS E-FILE COPY COST
  32. SUMMONS E-FILE COPY COST
  33. SUMMONS E-FILE COPY COST
  34. SUMMONS E-FILE COPY COST
  35. WRIT FEE
  36. WRIT FEE
  37. WRIT FEE
  38. WRIT FEE
  39. MAGISTRATE PAUL LUCAS ASSIGNED (RANDOM)
  40. IT IS ORDERED BY THE COURT THAT THIS CAUSE BE REFERRED TO THE COURT MAGISTRATE TO TRY THE ISSUES OF LAW AND FACT ARISING THEREIN AND REPORT WITHOUT UNNECESSARY DELAY. NOTICE ISSUED
  41. JUDGE RICHARD A BELL ASSIGNED (RANDOM)
  42. LEGAL RESEARCH
  43. LEGAL AID
  44. COMPUTER FEE
  45. CLERK'S FEE
  46. LEGAL NEWS
  47. DEPOSIT AMOUNT PAID EDMUND G. TALLOS Draw Down Account 00DD01DR

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