Title Bureau Locations Cuyahoga County Fiscal Office. 2079 E.9th Street, 3rd Floor. Cleveland, OH 44115. Bedford. 22121 Rockside Road. Bedford, OH 44146. Mayfield Heights. 1585 Golden Gate Plaza. Mayfield Heights, OH 44124. North Olmsted. 27029 Brookpark Road Extension. North Olmsted, OH 44070. Parma. 12100 Snow Road, Suite #15.
Conclusion: Going to small claims court may be worth it for $500, but it will determine how you weigh your costs versus benefits. At a minimum, it is worth it to send a demand letter.
The most you can sue for in Small Claims Court is $6,000.00. You may not separate your claim into a multiple suit in order to exceed the $6,000.00 maximum. You must know the address of the party you file suit against. If you are under 18, you must have your parent or legal guardian file the suit for you.
An attorney is not necessary in a small claims case, but attorneys are welcome. Small claims may not be heard on certain types of suit; libel, slander, malicious prosecution or suits seeking punitive damages.
Clients with income at/below 187.5% of the Federal Poverty Level and expenses at/above their income are eligible for Ohio's mandatory court costs waiver, per R.C. 2323.311(B)(4). To calculate a client's FPL, visit .