Ohio Eviction Notice (3-Day Notice to Leave)

Ohio gives a tenant 3 days after service of the notice to pay the rent demanded or move out. Notice to leave served three or more days before the eviction action, with the statute's conspicuous language. This draft prints the notice under R.C. 1923.04(A) with your facts, counts the deadline from the day you serve it, and lists the delivery methods Ohio accepts. Free preview; $29 for the PDF.

Pay-or-quit notice period
3 days after service
How the days are counted
The first day is excluded and the last day included; if the last day is a Sunday or legal holiday the act may be done the next day.
Statute the notice cites
R.C. 1923.04(A)
Service methods accepted
Handed to the tenant in person; Left at the tenant's usual place of abode or at the premises; Certified mail, return receipt requested

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