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Rent Increase Notice Laws in Ohio

We found no Ohio statute that sets a specific notice period for rent increases; under Ohio Rev. Code 5321.17, either side can end or decline to renew a month-to-month tenancy with at least 30 days' notice before the periodic rental date.

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Ohio at a glance

Notice for month-to-month increase
No specific statute; 30 days to end tenancy
This research found no Ohio statute setting a rent increase notice period. Either side can end or decline to renew a month-to-month tenancy with at least 30 days' notice before the periodic rental date (Ohio Rev. Code 5321.17).

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The rules in Ohio

How much notice must a landlord give before raising rent on a month-to-month tenancy in Ohio?

Notice for month-to-month increase in Ohio: No specific statute; 30 days to end tenancy. This research found no Ohio statute setting a rent increase notice period. Either side can end or decline to renew a month-to-month tenancy with at least 30 days' notice before the periodic rental date (Ohio Rev. Code 5321.17).

Where do the Ohio rent increase notice laws come from?

The rules above come from Ohio Rev. Code 5321.17. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

Good to know

The FindLaw text was current as of January 1, 2026.

What this means in practice

Put the rent increase in writing, state the new amount and the date it takes effect, and keep a copy along with proof of how and when it was delivered. Count the notice period from the date the tenant actually receives the notice, and check whether your state adds extra days for mailed notices.

Check local law as well as state law. Some cities and counties have rent stabilization ordinances, registration rules, or longer notice periods, and subsidized or rent-regulated units often follow separate federal or program rules.

A rent increase cannot be used to retaliate against a tenant for making a repair request or complaint, or to discriminate against a protected group. If the timing of an increase could look retaliatory, document the business reason for it.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.