Free Blank Ohio Eviction Notice (2026)
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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) |
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