Ohio Eviction Notice (2026)

Notice to pay rent or quit, cure a violation or vacate — with your state's exact notice period, statutory wording, day counting and service rules.

Updated September 2026≈ 6 minReviewed against Ohio Rev. Code § 1923.04 · Ohio Rev. Code § 5321.11 · Ohio Rev. Code § 1923.02; § 1923.04

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Sample first page of the Eviction Notice. Your answers fill in the blanks; the clauses required in Ohio are added automatically.

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What this document covers

Reason: nonpayment, lease violation or unconditional quit
State notice period and day counting
Tenants, occupants and premises
Amount past due and rental periods
Where, when and how rent may be paid
Description of the violation and how to cure
Statutory wording and bold notices your state requires
CARES Act 30-day rule for covered properties
Method of service permitted in your state
Proof of service for the court

Ohio rules that this document follows

Nonpayment of rent	3 days — 3-Day Notice to Leave the PremisesSource: Ohio Rev. Code § 1923.04(A)
Lease violation	30 days — tenant may cureSource: Ohio Rev. Code § 5321.11 (30-day notice to remedy) followed by § 1923.04 3-day notice
Unconditional quit	3 days — Nonpayment, drug offenses on premises (§ 5321.17(C)), holdover, or any breach after a § 5321.11 noticeSource: Ohio Rev. Code § 1923.02; § 1923.04
Permitted service methods	Personal delivery to the tenant; Delivery to a person of suitable age at the premises + first-class mail; Posting in a conspicuous place on the premises; Certified mail, return receipt requestedSource: Ohio Rev. Code § 1923.04(A) (handing to tenant, leaving at usual place of abode, or certified mail)
Required content	3-day notice must contain, in conspicuous type: 'You are being asked to leave the premises. If you do not leave, an eviction action may be initiated against you. If you are in doubt regarding your legal rights and obligations as a tenant, it is recommended that you seek legal assistance.'
Statute	Ohio Rev. Code Ch. 1923 (Forcible Entry and Detainer); Ch. 5321 (Landlords and Tenants)

Rules current as of 2026-10-27. Statutes change; verify before relying on them.

How to use this Eviction Notice in Ohio

Serve the notice exactly as Ohio law allows and count the days from the day of service — the deadline is the first thing a judge checks; this generator does the counting for you. Do not include late fees in a pay-or-quit amount unless your state permits it. If the tenant pays the full amount in time, the notice is satisfied.

Keep a copy of the notice and the signed proof of service; you will attach both to the court complaint if the tenant does not comply.

Guide: How to Serve an Eviction Notice in Ohio (2026) →

Frequently asked questions

How many days' notice for nonpayment of rent in Ohio?

3 days (3-Day Notice to Leave the Premises), Ohio Rev. Code § 1923.04(A). Properties covered by the CARES Act require at least 30 days.

How must the notice be delivered?

Personal delivery to the tenant; Delivery to a person of suitable age at the premises + first-class mail; Posting in a conspicuous place on the premises; Certified mail, return receipt requested. Ohio Rev. Code § 1923.04(A). Keep the completed proof of service — the court will ask for it.

Can I change the locks or shut off utilities instead?

No. Self-help eviction is illegal in every state and exposes the landlord to damages. After the notice period expires you must file an eviction case in court.

Other names

notice to quit
pay or quit notice
3 day notice
notice to vacate
eviction letter
notice to cure or quit
late rent notice
demand for possession

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