# Baltimore Landlord Faces Cleveland Vacant Homes Scrutiny

> Baltimore landlord Riparian faces Cleveland city officials over 80% vacant properties in its Ohio portfolio.
- Title: Baltimore Landlord Faces Cleveland Vacant Homes Scrutiny
- Summary: Baltimore landlord Riparian faces Cleveland city officials over 80% vacant properties in its Ohio portfolio. Riparian Capital Partners, a Baltimore landlord…
- Keywords: riparian, baltimore, cleveland, vacant homes, property, landlord, ohio, cuyahoga county, baltimore region, progressive maryland, vacant and abandoned property action cou, acorn
- Source: The Banner — https://thebanner.com/community/housing/riparian-baltimore-cleveland-landlord-L3OGIEYYBRDZHHTRQSOCMPOUOY
- Author: Giacomo Bologna
- Published: 2026-10-08T14:51:01.096+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: riparian, baltimore, cleveland, vacant homes, property, landlord, ohio, cuyahoga county, baltimore region, progressive maryland, vacant and abandoned property action cou, acorn
## Riparian Landlord in Cleveland
Riparian Capital Partners, a Baltimore landlord, bought 172 homes in Cleveland's Cuyahoga County last year.
## 80% Vacant Properties
About 80% of Riparian's Cleveland properties are visibly vacant, with many in disrepair, according to Cleveland housing advocates.
## Cleveland Officials Targeting Riparian
Cleveland has issued 101 violation notices and 191 civil tickets against Riparian-owned properties in housing court.
## Riparian's Loan for Improvements
Riparian took a $35 million loan using its Cleveland portfolio and one Michigan property shortly after buying them.
## Riparian CEO's Statement
Riparian CEO Kristoffer Garin said the loan was meant for home improvements but found conditions worse than represented.
## Riparian Working on Sale
Riparian is working with a potential buyer for Cleveland properties and may take a loss on the investment.
## Baltimore Portfolio Size
Riparian owns or controls 683 homes in Baltimore through various limited liability companies.
## Key takeaway

Riparian Capital Partners, a Baltimore landlord with 683 homes, is losing Cleveland properties due to 80% vacancies after buying 172 homes for $9 million.