Ohio Eviction Notice

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

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Ohio rules that this document follows

Nonpayment of rent3 days — 3-Day Notice to Leave the PremisesSource: Ohio Rev. Code § 1923.04(A)
Lease violation30 days — tenant may cureSource: Ohio Rev. Code § 5321.11 (30-day notice to remedy) followed by § 1923.04 3-day notice
Unconditional quit3 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 methodspersonal, substituted, posting, certified mailSource: Ohio Rev. Code § 1923.04(A) (handing to tenant, leaving at usual place of abode, or certified mail)
Required wording3-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.'
StatuteOhio Rev. Code Ch. 1923 (Forcible Entry and Detainer); Ch. 5321 (Landlords and Tenants)

Rules current as of 2026-09-07. 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 correctly — the deadline is the first thing a judge checks. 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.

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, substituted, posting, certified mail. Ohio Rev. Code § 1923.04(A) (handing to tenant, leaving at usual place of abode, or certified mail) 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.

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