Ohio eviction notice (pay or quit)
Ohio requires 3 days for a nonpayment notice — Ohio Rev. Code § 1923.04(A). notice must contain the exact statutory warning language. Generate it correctly below.
Ohio nonpayment notice rules
| Notice period | 3 days |
|---|---|
| Statute | Ohio Rev. Code § 1923.04(A) |
| Special rules | notice must contain the exact statutory warning language |
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Every Ohio rule we encode, with its citation
3 days puts Ohio at the shortest notice period in the country (the national range runs 3–30 days). 30 jurisdictions require more notice and 0 require less. Same period as Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, Iowa and 10 others.
| Document | Requirement | Statute |
|---|---|---|
| Eviction (nonpayment) | 3 days | Ohio Rev. Code § 1923.04(A) |
| Rent increase | no fixed statutory period (see note) | No statute |
| Month-to-month termination | 30 days | Ohio Rev. Code § 5321.17(B) |
| Power of attorney | Notary required | Ohio Rev. Code § 1337.25; form § 1337.60 |
| Will | 2 witnesses | Ohio Rev. Code § 2107.03 |
Each value is compiled from the cited statute and printed on the document you generate, so you or your attorney can verify it against the source.
Related forms and nearby states
Other Ohio documents
- Rent increase notice for Ohio — no fixed statutory period (see note) notice
- Power of attorney (durable) for Ohio — notary required
Bordering states
Rules change at the state line — if you own property in more than one, check each.
- Indiana — 10 days notice
- Kentucky — 7 days notice
- Michigan — 7 days notice
- Pennsylvania — 10 days notice
- West Virginia — no fixed statutory period (see note) notice
Frequently asked questions
How many days notice for nonpayment in Ohio?
3 days, per Ohio Rev. Code § 1923.04(A). notice must contain the exact statutory warning language.
What happens after the notice period expires?
If the tenant hasn't paid or vacated, you may file the eviction case in court. Keep the served notice and proof of service — the court will require them.
Can the tenant stop the eviction by paying?
Payment in full within the notice period cures a pay-or-quit notice in nearly every state; accepting partial payment after the period may reset the process in some states.