Ohio rent increase notice

Ohio: no fixed statutory period (see note) written notice — No statute. no notice requirement or rent cap (rent control preempted, Ohio Rev. Code § 5321.19); 30 days customary via the month-to-month rule (Ohio Rev. Code § 5321.17(B)). Generate the letter below.

Ohio rent increase rules

Notice requiredno fixed statutory period (see note)
StatuteNo statute
Caps / special rulesno notice requirement or rent cap (rent control preempted, Ohio Rev. Code § 5321.19); 30 days customary via the month-to-month rule (Ohio Rev. Code § 5321.17(B))

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Every Ohio rule we encode, with its citation

DocumentRequirementStatute
Eviction (nonpayment)3 daysOhio Rev. Code § 1923.04(A)
Rent increaseno fixed statutory period (see note)No statute
Month-to-month termination30 daysOhio Rev. Code § 5321.17(B)
Power of attorneyNotary requiredOhio Rev. Code § 1337.25; form § 1337.60
Will2 witnessesOhio 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.

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Bordering states

Rules change at the state line — if you own property in more than one, check each.

  • Indiana — 30 days notice
  • Kentucky — no fixed statutory period (see note) notice
  • Michigan — no fixed statutory period (see note) notice
  • Pennsylvania — no fixed statutory period (see note) notice
  • West Virginia — no fixed statutory period (see note) notice

Frequently asked questions

How much notice for a rent increase in Ohio?

No fixed statutory period (see note), per No statute. no notice requirement or rent cap (rent control preempted, Ohio Rev. Code § 5321.19); 30 days customary via the month-to-month rule (Ohio Rev. Code § 5321.17(B)).

Is there a limit on how much rent can go up in Ohio?

no notice requirement or rent cap (rent control preempted, Ohio Rev. Code § 5321.19); 30 days customary via the month-to-month rule (Ohio Rev. Code § 5321.17(B))

Can rent be raised during a fixed-term lease?

No — only at renewal or on a month-to-month tenancy, unless the lease itself provides for increases.