An Ohio 3-day eviction notice is a written demand that tells a tenant to leave a rental property. Under Ohio law, the landlord must give it three or more days before beginning an eviction action.[1] This FormsPal template is written for unpaid rent. Fill out the Ohio 3 day notice online or download the PDF, then serve it on the tenant.
Last Updated: October 2026. This guide is reviewed and updated regularly to reflect current Ohio law. If you notice an error or outdated information, please contact us.
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The notice comes before the court case. It puts the landlord's demand to leave in writing. Ohio law requires the landlord to give it three or more days before beginning the action.[1] It is one type of eviction notice template, and you can compare the others in our Ohio eviction notice forms.
The FormsPal template is a one-page notice to leave the premises. It is written for a tenant who has not paid rent. The fields cover:
A landlord who needs a different kind of notice can browse the other Ohio eviction notice forms on FormsPal.
| Document Name | Ohio 3-Day Eviction Notice Form |
| Other Names | Ohio 3-Day Notice to Quit, Ohio 3-Day Notice to Vacate |
| Relevant Laws | Ohio Revised Code, Section 1923.04 |
| Avg. Time to Fill Out | 8 minutes |
| # of Fillable Fields | 15 |
| Available Formats | Adobe PDF |
OHIO
Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 1923.04
TO: |
, Tenant; |
, Tenant |
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, Tenant, |
And all other occupants |
The purpose of this letter is to demand that you vacate (LEAVE) the premises now in your
possession located at, in
_______________ Township, ____________________ County, Ohio on or before THE THIRD
DAY AFTER THE SERVICE OF THIS NOTICE. Premises means the structure, or living unit that you have been renting as well as any lot of land included in the rental agreement.
This demand is based upon the reason(s) checked below:
Failure to pay rent and other obligations: |
$ |
, rent |
|
$ |
, rent |
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$ |
, other |
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 RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS AS A TENANT, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU SEEK LEGAL ASSISTANCE.
, 20____ |
, Landlord |
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, Address |
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, Phone |
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Every notice a landlord gives to recover residential premises must carry a set warning. It has to be printed or written in a conspicuous manner. The statute gives the exact words.[1]
"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."
In plain terms, the warning does three things. It tells the tenant to leave the premises. It says an eviction action may be initiated if the tenant does not leave. It recommends that a tenant who is in doubt about legal rights seek legal assistance.
The FormsPal form already prints this warning above the signature line. Leave it as written.
An Ohio 3 day notice has three parts: the tenants and the premises, the amounts owed, and your date, signature and contact details. Work through them in this order. You can type into the downloaded file with the online PDF editor before you print it.
The screenshots under each step show the FormsPal Ohio 3-day eviction notice template filled with sample entries in blue, so you can see where each answer goes. The names, addresses, dates and amounts are examples only.
Before you print, proofread the notice. Match each tenant name to the lease, check the township and the county, and make sure the rent amount is right. Print one clean copy for the tenant and keep one for the landlord's file.
Serving the notice means getting a written copy to the tenant in a way Ohio law accepts. The statute names three delivery methods. The landlord must serve the notice three or more days before beginning the action.[1] A deadline calculator can help you count the days.
Do not try to force the tenant out yourself. Ohio law bars a landlord from initiating any act to recover possession, including termination of utilities or services and exclusion from the premises.[2]
If the tenant is a deceased resident of a manufactured home park, the notice must be left at the premises. It must also be sent by ordinary mail to the persons the statute lists, if the park operator knows their names and addresses.[1]
Yes. Section 1923.04 of the Ohio Rev. Code Ann. applies when a landlord wants to begin an eviction action. The landlord must notify the tenant to leave the premises three or more days before beginning the action.[1]
A landlord cannot remove a tenant by self-help. Section 5321.15 of the Ohio Rev. Code Ann. says no landlord may initiate any act to recover possession of residential premises. That includes termination of utilities or services, exclusion from the premises, or threat of any unlawful act. The only exception is the process set by chapters 1923, 5303 and 5321 of the Revised Code.[2]
Section 5321.17 of the Ohio Rev. Code Ann. lets the landlord or the tenant end a month-to-month tenancy. The notice must be given at least thirty days before the periodic rental date. For a week-to-week tenancy, the notice must be given at least seven days before the termination date stated in the notice.[3]
General information, not legal or tax advice.
Unless noted otherwise, the sources below are from the Ohio Rev. Code Ann..
