AI Ohio Eviction Notice

Ohio Eviction Notice - Notice Type Selector

Select the notice type that matches the grounds. All notices must be served by: (1) handing a copy to the tenant in person, (2) leaving it at the tenant's usual place of abode or the premises, or (3) certified mail, return receipt requested.

> Important: Every notice to a residential tenant must contain the following conspicuous language (ORC § 1923.04): "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."

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NOTICE TYPE A - 3-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit (Nonpayment)

3-DAY NOTICE TO PAY RENT OR QUIT
STATE OF OHIO

Date of Notice: [[Date of Notice]]

TO: [[Tenant Full Name(s)]]
AND ALL OTHER OCCUPANTS
Premises: [[Rental Property Address]], [[City]], Ohio [[ZIP Code]]

FROM (Landlord/Agent): [[Landlord or Authorized Agent Full Name]]
[[Landlord Mailing Address]], [[City]], Ohio [[ZIP Code]]
Phone: [[Landlord Phone Number]] | Email: [[Landlord Email]]

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NOTICE OF NONPAYMENT AND DEMAND

You are hereby notified that you are in default under your rental agreement for failure to pay rent when due. The following rent is owed:

Itemized Rent Due (rent only):

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED AND DEMANDED to do one of the following within THREE (3) DAYS after service of this notice (excluding the day of service):

1. Pay the total rent owed of $[[Total Rent Owed]] to [[Payment Instructions - e.g., Landlord Name at address or online portal]]; OR

2. Vacate and surrender possession of the Premises.

If you fail to pay or vacate within the three-day period, the undersigned will commence an eviction action (forcible entry and detainer) in the appropriate court to recover possession, unpaid rent, and such other relief as the court may allow.

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.

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Proof of Service (to be completed by server)

I certify that on [[Date Served]], at approximately [[Time]], I served this notice upon the above-named tenant(s) by:

• [ ] Personal delivery to [[Name served]]

• [ ] Leaving at usual place of abode / Premises with [[Name / description]]

• [ ] Certified mail, return receipt requested (tracking: [[Tracking Number]])

Server Name: [[Server Full Name]]
Signature: ______________________________ Date: _____________

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NOTICE TYPE B - 30-Day Notice to Cure or Quit (Material Lease Violation Affecting Health or Safety)

30-DAY NOTICE TO CURE OR QUIT
STATE OF OHIO
(ORC § 5321.11)

Date of Notice: [[Date of Notice]]

TO: [[Tenant Full Name(s)]]
Premises: [[Rental Property Address]], [[City]], Ohio [[ZIP Code]]

FROM: [[Landlord or Authorized Agent Full Name]]

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You are in violation of your rental agreement and/or Ohio law as follows:

Description of Breach (must be specific and material to health or safety):

[[Detailed description - e.g., Failure to maintain sanitary conditions creating rodent infestation in kitchen and bathroom; violation of lease Section X and tenant duties under ORC § 5321.05]]

Required Cure Action:

[[Specific actions required - e.g., Professional pest control treatment, removal of all food debris and trash, deep cleaning of affected areas, and proof of compliance by certified pest control report]]

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that you have THIRTY (30) DAYS from receipt of this notice to cure the breach described above. If you fail to cure within thirty days, your tenancy will terminate and you must vacate the Premises.

If the breach is not cured, the landlord will commence eviction proceedings.

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.

Landlord Signature: ______________________________ Date: _____________

Proof of Service (same options and block as above)

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NOTICE TYPE C - 3-Day Unconditional Notice to Quit (Illegal Drug Activity or Certain Repeated Breaches)

3-DAY UNCONDITIONAL NOTICE TO QUIT
STATE OF OHIO

Date of Notice: [[Date of Notice]]

TO: [[Tenant Full Name(s)]]
Premises: [[Rental Property Address]], [[City]], Ohio [[ZIP Code]]

FROM: [[Landlord or Authorized Agent Full Name]]

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Grounds: [[e.g., Actual knowledge or reasonable cause to believe that tenant or household member has engaged in drug activity as defined in ORC Chapter 2925 on the premises / repeated material breach after prior cure opportunity]]

Pursuant to ORC § 1923.02 and § 5321.17(C), you are hereby notified that your tenancy is terminated effective three (3) days after service of this notice. You must vacate and surrender the Premises on or before [[Vacate Deadline Date]].

No opportunity to cure is provided for this ground.

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.

Landlord Signature: ______________________________ Date: _____________

Proof of Service (use block above)

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NOTICE TYPE D - 30-Day Notice of Termination for Month-to-Month Tenancy (No Cause) Followed by 3-Day Notice to Vacate

30-DAY NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF MONTH-TO-MONTH TENANCY
(ORC § 5321.17)

Date of Notice: [[Date of Notice]]

TO: [[Tenant Full Name(s)]]
Premises: [[Rental Property Address]], [[City]], Ohio [[ZIP Code]]

FROM: [[Landlord or Authorized Agent Full Name]]

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Your month-to-month tenancy is hereby terminated effective [[Termination Date - at least 30 days prior to next periodic rental date]].

You must vacate the Premises on or before the termination date.

If you remain after the termination date, a separate 3-Day Notice to Vacate will be served and eviction proceedings will be initiated without further notice.

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.

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(After termination date passes without vacating, serve the following 3-Day Notice to Vacate)

3-DAY NOTICE TO VACATE (POST 30-DAY TERMINATION)
STATE OF OHIO

Date of Notice: [[Date]]

You failed to vacate by the termination date stated in the prior 30-day notice. You are hereby notified to leave the Premises within three (3) days or an eviction action will be filed.

You are being asked to leave the premises... (include full statutory language)

Landlord Signature / Proof of Service block.

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Additional Provisions and Best Practices

1. Calculate all deadlines carefully. The three-day period excludes the day of service and runs from actual receipt or deemed receipt.

2. Keep copies of every notice, proof of service, and delivery receipts. File the eviction complaint only after the notice period expires.

3. Amount demanded in pay-or-quit notices should be limited to rent. Other charges may be pursued separately in a damages action.

4. Local municipal courts or county courts have specific filing requirements and forms. Check the court where the property is located for any additional local rules.

5. Tenants may have defenses including improper notice, improper service, payment, retaliation, or habitability issues. Landlords should document all communications.

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Disclaimer and Sources

Template - not professional legal advice. This template provides general guidance on Ohio eviction notice requirements as of June 2026 and is not a substitute for advice from a licensed Ohio attorney. Eviction law is procedural and strictly construed. Improper notice or service can result in dismissal of the eviction action. Verify current statutes, local court rules, and any municipal ordinances before serving any notice or filing an action. Invented values are tagged as `[[merge fields]]`.

Sources (as of June 2026):
- Ohio Revised Code Chapter 1923 (Forcible Entry and Detainer)
- Ohio Revised Code Chapter 5321 (Landlords and Tenants), especially §§ 5321.11, 5321.17
- ORC § 1923.04 (Notice requirement and mandatory language for residential premises)
- ORC § 1923.02 (Grounds for eviction)

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