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Last reviewed September 2026

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Ohio Crime-Free Housing Addendum

This Crime-Free Housing Addendum is built with Ohio as the governing state. These are the Ohio landlord-tenant rules that most often bear on it, with the statute for each.

Ohio rules at a glance

Ohio rules for a Crime-Free Housing Addendum
Eviction notice3-day notice to leave the premises, with statutory warning languageR.C. 1923.04
Month-to-month termination30 days before the periodic rental date (7 days for week-to-week)R.C. 5321.17

Ending an Ohio tenancy

Notice to end an Ohio periodic tenancy (R.C. 5321.17)
Week-to-week7 days before the termination date
Month-to-month30 days before the periodic rental date
  • Eviction notice — Before filing a forcible entry and detainer action, the landlord must serve a notice to leave the premises at least three days beforehand — by certified mail, in person, or at the tenant’s residence — containing the statutory warning: “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.” (R.C. 1923.04).
  • Health and safety breaches — If a tenant fails a statutory duty that materially affects health and safety, the landlord may serve a written notice that the lease will end on a date at least 30 days after receipt unless the tenant remedies it (R.C. 5321.11).
  • Drug activity — Where the landlord knows or reasonably believes the tenant or household is engaged in drug offenses on the premises, the landlord must terminate on three days’ notice and promptly begin eviction (R.C. 5321.17(C), 5321.04(A)(9)).
  • Military — Landlords must honor servicemembers’ rights under the federal Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (R.C. 5321.04(A)(10); 50 U.S.C. §3955).
  • Note — Ohio has no statute letting a domestic-violence survivor end a lease early; any such right must come from the lease itself or federal housing-program rules.

Ohio Crime-Free Housing Addendum FAQs

How much notice is required to end a month-to-month lease in Ohio?

At least 30 days before the periodic rental date, from either side. A week-to-week tenancy needs 7 days’ notice (R.C. 5321.17).

What eviction notice is required in Ohio?

A written 3-day notice to leave the premises, served before filing and containing the exact statutory warning language (R.C. 1923.04). For certain health-and-safety breaches, a separate 30-day notice to remedy applies (R.C. 5321.11).

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