Free Ohio Eviction Notice Template

Last reviewed September 2026

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Ohio Eviction Notice

Before an Ohio landlord can file for eviction, the tenancy usually has to be ended with written notice. How much notice depends on the reason. Here’s what Ohio’s statute says for each kind of notice this template builds.

Ohio rules at a glance

Ohio rules for an Eviction Notice
Unpaid rent	3 days. Before filing a forcible entry and detainer action, a notice to leave the premises served at least three days beforehand, containing the statutory warning language.R.C. 1923.04
Lease violation	30 days. If a tenant fails a statutory duty that materially affects health and safety, 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
Serious grounds	3 days. 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)

Ending an Ohio tenancy

Notice to end an Ohio periodic tenancy (R.C. 5321.17)
Week-to-week	7 days before the termination date
Month-to-month	30 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 Eviction Notice 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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