An Ohio month-to-month lease agreement is a contract (written or oral) that allows a tenant to rent property from a landlord, in exchange for a fee (“rent”), for a period of thirty days at a time. The agreement remains active until either party gives proper notice to end it.
Note: For fixed term leases in Ohio (i.e., 1-year), click here.
How do Ohio Month-to-Month Lease Agreements Work?
A landlord and tenant can enter into a month-to-month lease through a written contract or oral agreement. It does not have to be written.
Once the lease is active, both parties are given full rights under Ohio landlord tenant law. This includes the landlord’s responsibility to provide a habitable living space, the tenant’s responsibility to pay rent in a timely manner and all other rights and responsibilities.
How Much Notice is Needed to End the Lease?
In Ohio, either party may terminate a month-to-month lease agreement by giving at least 30 days’ notice. Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 5321.17
Notice must be provided in written form.
How Much Notice is Needed to Raise the Rent?
In Ohio, the state provides no regulation of rent increases. Although there is no statute, it is customary for a landlord to provide a tenant with at least 30 days’ notice before increasing the rent.
How are Month-to-Month Tenants Evicted in Ohio?
After the landlord gives proper notice, and that period of time elapses, the lease expires and is no longer active.
If a tenant remains on the property after lease expiry, the landlord may move forward with the eviction process to remove the tenant by filing a complaint with the applicable county court in Ohio. The process for eviction can be completed in 5-8 weeks, but can take longer depending on the circumstances.
For more information on the eviction process in Ohio, click here.
