RentGuard / Eviction Notices / Ohio
Ohio Eviction Notice Requirements (2026)
Complete guide to Ohio eviction notice periods, deposit return rules, and recent law changes. Generate a legally appropriate Ohio eviction notice in seconds with RentGuard — free.
Generate a Ohio eviction notice — free
State-specific notice periods automatically applied. Print-ready in seconds.
Ohio notice periods
Security deposit rules
30 days after move-out with itemized statement. Penalty for wrongful withholding: damages plus attorney fees.
Rent control status
No rent control. Ohio preempts local rent control ordinances (ORC §5321.042).
Key Ohio landlord rules
✓Landlord must give 24 hours notice before entering for non-emergency reasons
✓Ohio Landlord Tenant Act (ORC Chapter 5321) governs residential tenancies
✓Security deposit interest required if deposit exceeds $50 and tenancy is month-to-month or longer than 6 months
✓Tenant may use rent escrow process if landlord fails to repair conditions affecting health and safety
Frequently asked questions — Ohio eviction
How much notice does a landlord have to give in Ohio?+
In Ohio, landlords must give 30 days notice to terminate a month-to-month tenancy. Month-to-month tenancy without cause.
What is the eviction notice period for nonpayment of rent in Ohio?+
Ohio requires a 3-day notice for nonpayment of rent. Written 3-day notice required. Tenant must pay in full or vacate. Cannot include utilities or late fees.
How long does a landlord have to return a security deposit in Ohio?+
30 days after move-out with itemized statement. Penalty for wrongful withholding: damages plus attorney fees.
Is there rent control in Ohio?+
No rent control. Ohio preempts local rent control ordinances (ORC §5321.042).
How do I evict a tenant in Ohio?+
To evict a tenant in Ohio, serve the appropriate written notice (3 days for nonpayment), wait for the notice period to expire, then file for eviction in your local court if the tenant has not complied. RentGuard can generate the correct Ohio notice form for free.
Ready to generate your Ohio eviction notice?
RentGuard generates state-specific notices with correct notice periods applied automatically. Print-ready in seconds. Free to use.
Generate Ohio eviction notice →Not legal advice. Verify current requirements with a licensed Ohio attorney before serving.
Eviction notice guides for other states
CaliforniaTexasFloridaNew YorkGeorgiaIllinoisWashingtonColoradoOregonNorth CarolinaPennsylvaniaAlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasConnecticutDelawareHawaiiIdahoIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNorth DakotaOklahomaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeUtahVermontVirginiaWest VirginiaWisconsinWyoming