Ohio 3-Day Notice to Quit for Non-payment of Rent
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If your Ohio Tenant is behind on rent, use this 3-day notice to demand that the tenant pay rent or vacate the property. This is a necessary first step in the eviction process.
Document Last Modified: 4/14/2025
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Service of NoticeThe 3 day period, for purposes of this notice, does NOT INCLUDE the day upon which the notice is given or intervening Saturdays, Sunday or holidays. After the 3 days pass, on the following day, the landlord may file the complaint for forcible entry and detainer in an Ohio Municipal Court.
Every notice given under this section by a landlord to recover residential premises shall contain the following language printed or written in a conspicuous manner: "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."
Important: Student Housing A college or university may terminate a rental agreement with a student tenant prior to the expiration of the term of the agreement and require that the student vacate the dwelling unit only when the termination follows a hearing in which it was determined by the college or university that the student violated a term of the rental agreement or violated the college's or university's code of conduct or other policies and procedures.
Forcible Entry and Detainer (FED) FILING INFO
In order to find out where to file the appropriate paperwork for eviction (after proper notice is sent); visit the Ohio Municipal Court web-site.
Ohio Eviction Laws: Notice Requirements
If your Tenant is behind on rent or violating the terms of the Lease Agreement, you might need to initiate eviction proceedings. The first step in the eviction process is providing the Tenant with proper notice. In Ohio, Landlords must give 3-days’ notice for unpaid rent and Lease violations.
A notice for unpaid rent should include:
- The total amount of rent due
- The date rent must be paid, which must be at least 3 days after receipt of the notice
- Notice that an eviction action may be filed if the tenant fails to pay rent or vacate the property
- Language advising the tenant to seek legal assistance if the tenant has questions or concerns
If a Tenant fails to comply with the 3-day notice, the Landlord may initiate eviction proceedings.
Customize the 3-Day Notice to Quit for Non-payment to comply with Ohio eviction laws.
Ohio Rental Forms and Templates
We know that the Lease Agreement is only the first of many forms that Landlords need. That’s why we have over 450 Landlord forms, including over 200 free forms, for every phase of the Landlord Lifecycle.
Here are a few of the most popular Ohio forms:
- Ohio 3 Day Notice to Pay or Vacate: This form is for Tenants that have unpaid rent. It must be issued before the eviction process can be initiated.
- Ohio 3 Day Notice to Vacate: This form can be used for Tenants with unpaid rent or for Lease violations other than nonpayment of rent. This form is required before initiating eviction proceedings.
- Cleveland 3 Day Notice for Non-Payment: Cleveland Landlords must submit a 3-day Notice before filing for eviction. This form includes all language required by the laws of Ohio and Cleveland.
- Cleveland 3 Day Notice to Vacate: This form can be used for Tenants that break the Lease for reasons other than nonpayment of rent. It includes all language that is required before