Councilman Brandon KING of East Cleveland County City Land Bank Scams Delinquent Property Taxes RIP OFF

East Cleveland Councilman Brandon King

Although East Cleveland is drowning in debt and close to filing bankruptcy, some of the so called local leaders appear to be taking advantage of the financial crisis.

East Cleveland Councilman Brandon King is being referred to as "Brandon LAND King". According to 44112 News, the city's land bank gave some land to the East Cleveland Library; however Brandon King and his family decided they were going to purchase the property for themselves. According to Councilman Brandon King, the family hired Durrah Appraisers to appraise the property at a cost of $600. Councilman Brandon King decided to attend a meeting and demand the repayment of $600 for the appraisal cost, or receive the property that was given to the library. Rather than recuse himself from the meeting considering his elected position and a major conflict of interest, Councilman King made the decision to attend the meeting and represent his family regarding the land bank property.

Councilman King had an attidude with the library representive and members of the public.

An elderly man who was a member of the public questioned 'insider knowledge' of a government employee and land bank property. The elderly man who spoke out against the obivious conflict of interest by Councilman King was threatened to be removed from the meeting.

The library's representive also stated that the neighboring library never received a notice of the land bank meeting and was notified by concerned citizens.

According to 44112NEWS, Councilman King threatened, " He wants the property he has requested or there may be litigation and “You don’t Want That.”

City council makes the final recommendation relative to land bank property and Brandon King is a councilman.

SEE the video of Councilman Brandon King representing his family at the meeting here http://44112news.com/?p=2589

According to the same source, 44112News , a private party made a bid of $10,000 for another land bank property located in East Cleveland. The private bidder was shut out of the bidding process without notice, and the property located at 15612 OAKHILL ROAD, EAST CLEVELAND, OHIO 44112 (PERMANENT PARCEL NO. 673-27-002) was padlocked by Councilman Brandon King. A resolution by East Cleveland Mayor is scheduled for December 16, 2014 to sell this property to Councilman King for $1,000- significantly

less than the $10,000 bid that was offered by a private party. This property's delinquent property taxes in the amount of $31,427.31 were wiped out after the transfer to East Cleveland's land bank.

15612 Oakhill RdEast Cleveland, OH 44112

Sold for $154,000on Apr 5, 2005

value $90,000
Beds 4 Bed
Baths 4 Bath
House Size 2,411 Sq Ft
Lot Size 0.31 Acres
Year Built 1925

READ more here http://44112news.com/

County records show that Cecil King, Jr., is Councilman King's brother.

Cecil King, Jr., also benefited from county land bank property.

PARCEL ID	541-30-029
OWNERS NAME	KING JR. CECIL
ADDRESS	08115 CRUDELE DR
CITY	GARFIELD HEIGHTS
ZIP	44125	Field Definitions

Transfer History

Page 1 of 12

Transfer Date: 25-OCT-12

AFN Number:

Receipt:

Parcel

Deed Type

Vol / Page

Sales Amt

Convey. Fee

Convey. No

Multiple Sale / No. of Parcels

541-30-029

Limited Warranty Ex

0 / 1

Grantee(s)

Grantor(s)

KING JR. CECIL

CUYAHOGA COUNTY LAND REUTILIZATION PROGRAM

County records reflect a $0 sale price. Property taxes were not fully paid by Cecil King, Jr., and are now delinquent.

Just a few months after the land bank property transfer above, Cecil King, Jr., received another property from the county's land bank:

682-13-039
OWNERS NAME	KING, CECIL, JR.
ADDRESS	00986 ROANOKE RD
CITY	CLEVELAND HEIGHTS
ZIP	44121	Field Definitions

Transfer History

Page 1 of 10

Transfer Date: 07-JAN-13

AFN Number:

Receipt:

Parcel

Deed Type

Vol / Page

Sales Amt

Convey. Fee

Convey. No

Multiple Sale / No. of Parcels

682-13-039

Limited Warranty Ex

0 / 1

Grantee(s)

Grantor(s)

KING, CECIL, JR.

CUYAHOGA COUNTY LAND REUTILIZATION CORPORATION

Again, the county's records reflect a $0 sale price. Property taxes are also delinquent for this property.

Despite the county land bank and taxpayer's generosity already given to Councilman King's family, the county decided to give another property to Cecil King, Jr.. This is in total disregard for the county land bank's policy which states that those who owe delinquent property taxes are not able to purchase property from the county's land bank. Apparently this policy does not apply to city council members or their family members.

129-07-074
OWNERS NAME	KING, CECIL JR.
ADDRESS	12414 MT OVERLOOK AVE
CITY	CLEVELAND
ZIP	44120	Field Definitions

Transfer History

Page 1 of 10

Transfer Date: 19-SEP-14

AFN Number:

Receipt:

Parcel

Deed Type

Vol / Page

Sales Amt

Convey. Fee

Convey. No

Multiple Sale / No. of Parcels

129-07-074

Limited Warranty Ex

0 / 1

Grantee(s)

Grantor(s)

KING, CECIL JR.

CUYAHOGA COUNTY LAND REUTILIZATION

The property located at 13308 in East Cleveland was previously owned by Councilman Brandon King and Cecil King, Jr.

According to public records, the King brothers purchased this property in 2000 and sold it in 2014 to KMG 13308 Euclid.

State records reflect that KMG 13308 Euclid, LTD is actually Brandon King in disguise:

2296803

Business Name

KMG 13308 EUCLID, LTD.

Filing Type

DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

Status

Active

Original Filing Date

05/19/2014

Expiry Date

Location:

County:

State:

Agent / Registrant Information

BRANDON KING

PO BOX 12408

E. CLEVELAND,OH 44112

Effective Date: 05/19/2014

Contact Status: Active

Incorporator Information

BRANDON KING

Transfer Date: 10-JUN-14

AFN Number:

Receipt:

Parcel

Deed Type

Vol / Page

Sales Amt

Convey. Fee

Convey. No

Multiple Sale / No. of Parcels

672-17-001

Quit Claim Deed Ex

0 / 1

Grantee(s)

Grantor(s)

KMG 13308 EUCLID, LTD

King, Brandon

King Jr, Cecil

During the time the King brothers owned this property, there was also a period of tax delinquency:

East Cleveland	Prior year penalty - 2007	0.00	0.00
Prior year tax - 2007	5,574.98	5,574.98
December interest - 2008	0.00	0.00
DELQ BALANCE	5,574.98	5,574.98
1st half tax	2,789.52	2,789.52
1st half penalty	0.00	0.00
1ST HALF BALANCE	2,789.52	2,789.52
2nd half tax	2,789.52	2,789.52
2ND HALF BALANCE	2,789.52	2,789.52
M203254-Street Lites	Prior year SPA fee penalty - 2007	0.00	0.00
Prior year SPA fee - 2007	1.84	1.84
December interest - 2008	0.00	0.00
December SPA fee interest - 2008	0.00	0.00
Prior year penalty - 2007	0.00	0.00
Prior year tax - 2007	184.89	184.89
DELQ BALANCE	186.73	186.73
1st half SPA fee	0.92	0.92
1st half tax	92.45	92.45
1st half penalty	0.00	0.00
1st half SPA fee penalty	0.00	0.00
1ST HALF BALANCE	93.37	93.37
2nd half SPA fee	0.92	0.92
2nd half tax	92.44	92.44
2ND HALF BALANCE	93.36	93.36
TOTAL BALANCE	11,527.48	11,527.48

Cecil King is connected to OBA Investments- which is also connected to Norman King.

Corporation Details

Entity Number

1739469

Business Name

O.B.A. INVESTMENTS L.L.C.

Filing Type

DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

Status

Active

Original Filing Date

11/13/2007

Expiry Date

Location:

County:

State:

Agent / Registrant Information

NORMAN KING

1735 ELSINORE ST

EAST CLEVELAND,OH 44112

Effective Date: 11/13/2007

Contact Status: Active

Incorporator Information

NORMAN KING

CECIL KING

O.B.A Investments and/or Norman King owns several properties- all are tax delinquent:

1742 ELSINORE EAST CLEVELAND

taxes unpaid for years;

December interest - 201411.070.0011.07Prior year interest - 20120.110.000.11Prior year August interest - 201410.870.0010.87Prior year interest - 20135.460.005.46Prior year tax - 2013112.800.00112.80Prior year penalty - 201317.480.0017.48Prior year penalty - 201217.480.0017.48Prior year tax - 2012112.800.00112.80DELQ BALANCE288.070.00288.071st half tax56.400.0056.401ST HALF BALANCE56.400.0056.402nd half tax56.400.0056.402ND HALF BALANCE56.400.0056.40TOTAL BALANCE 2,849.040.002,849.04

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PRIMARY OWNER	KING ,NORMAN
PROPERTY ADDRESS	1715 Holyoke AVE, East Cleveland, OH 44112

taxes unpaid for years.

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PRIMARY OWNER	OBA INVESTMENTS
PROPERTY ADDRESS	19020 Nottingham Rd, Cleveland, OH 44110
TAX MAILING ADDRESS	OBA INVESTMENTS, PO BOX 12408 CLEVELAND, OH 44112
LEGAL DESCRIPTION	14 B & M 0060 EP

Taxes unpaid for years.

PRIMARY OWNER

KING, NORMAN

PROPERTY ADDRESS

19709 Shawnee AVE, Cleveland, OH 44119

Taxes unpaid for years.

672-11-092
OWNERS NAME	OBA INVESTMENTS
ADDRESS	01722 ELSINORE ST
CITY	EAST CLEVELAND
ZIP	44112

Taxes unpaid for years.

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114-22-045
OWNERS NAME	KING, NORMAN,
ADDRESS	19705 SHAWNEE AVE
CITY	CLEVELAND
ZIP	44119

Some of the taxes were paid, but this property is still tax delinquent.

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On November 20, 2014, the county land bank gave Shianne Adams the property located at 10806 Mt, Auburn in Cleveland.

Transfer Date: 20-NOV-14

AFN Number:

Receipt:

Parcel

Deed Type

Vol / Page

Sales Amt

Convey. Fee

Convey. No

Multiple Sale / No. of Parcels

128-19-050

Limited Warranty Ex

0 / 1

Grantee(s)

Grantor(s)

ADAMS, SHIANNE

CUYAHOGA COUNTY LAND REUTILIZATION CORPORATIO

On November 21, 2014 ( one day after the land bank transfer to Adams ) , Shianne Adams gave the property to Cecil King, Jr.

PARCEL ID	128-19-050
OWNERS NAME	KING, CECIL JR.
ADDRESS	10806 MT AUBURN AVE
CITY	CLEVELAND
ZIP	44104	Field Definitions

Transfer History

Page 1 of 11

Transfer Date: 21-NOV-14

AFN Number:

Receipt:

Parcel

Deed Type

Vol / Page

Sales Amt

Convey. Fee

Convey. No

Multiple Sale / No. of Parcels

128-19-050

Quit Claim Deed Ex

0 / 1

Grantee(s)

Grantor(s)

KING, CECIL JR.

ADAMS, SHIANNE

Address Not Disclosed, Cleveland, OH, 44104 -- Homes For Sale

10806 Mt. Auburn

4 br
1 ba
1,535 sq.ft

$70,200 Foreclosure Estimate

East Cleveland Councilman Brandon King and his numerous family members appear to be ripping off the county for property taxes, yet the county and city land banks keep giving them free or nearly free property.

The above is an example of the King family's numerous real estate scams and does not include all of their real estate transactions.

***** STOP THE INSANITY! ****

Quit giving East Cleveland Councilman Brandon King and his family land bank property. The lack of paying property taxes on land bank property received for free or nearly free is a slap in the face of taxpayers. It is against county land bank rules to give / sell property to those that are tax delinquent or have a history of tax delinquency.

According to some pissed off East Cleveland residents, they believe that Councilman Brandon LAND King took the low pay, part time council job in order to get inside tips on land bank property. It is unethical for a councilman to make the final decision on who gets what land bank property, especially when the majority of his family is engaged in this practice.

dating

Norman King East cleveland, Ohio

"I want to be a real estate mogul."

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Cleveland nonprofit sold homes to employees, a violation of city and federal rules

A tax-financed Cleveland neighborhood development agency sold two homes to relatives of employees, a violation of city and federal conflict-of-interest rules, The Plain Dealer has found.

Westown Community Development Corp. [1]sold one house for $3,000 to the mother of the agency's housing director, who oversees such sales. The daughter of the agency's residential services coordinator also bought another home for $3,000.

The market values of the West Side properties, both selling last year, are unclear.

The Cleveland Law Department [2]has begun a review to determine whether Westown should be penalized for violating the rules and what should be done with the houses.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development [3]gave Westown and other city-sponsored community development corporations, known as CDCs, the chance last year to take possession of houses whose owners defaulted on federally backed mortgages.

HUD made the offer after being criticized for selling some foreclosed houses to unscrupulous investors.

CDCs accepted nearly 150 houses, all of which HUD valued at less than $20,000. Westown took 14, demolishing one and selling the remainder for $3,000 each.

Under rules established by the city, buyers were required to show that they had the means to make repairs needed to clear housing code violations and make the properties habitable. CDCs have the right to take back the properties if buyers fail to make promised repairs.

HUD rules expressly prohibited employees of the nonprofit agencies and their relatives from buying the homes. In addition, annual contracts that CDCs sign with Cleveland contain explicit language about what constitutes a conflict of interest.

http://www.cleveland.com/cityhall/index.ssf/2010/02/west_side_group_sold_discounte.html