Ohio Notice to Pay Rent or Quit Template
What a Ohio notice to pay rent or quit must include under Ohio law, and a fill-in draft that follows those rules.
What Ohio law requires
Before filing, the landlord must give a notice to leave the premises at least 3 days in advance. Delivery: certified mail with return receipt requested, handing a written copy to the tenant, or leaving it at the tenant's usual place of abode or at the premises. Every landlord notice for residential premises must include this text, printed or written conspicuously: "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."
Source: Ohio Rev. Code § 1923.04(A); § 1923.02(B)
Fill-in draft
Replace every [bracketed] item. If your state or city requires specific wording, a specific form, or a translated version, that requirement controls over this draft. Courts dismiss eviction cases over defective notices — if anything is unclear, talk to a lawyer.
NOTICE TO PAY RENT OR QUIT
To: [tenant name(s)] and all other occupants
Premises: [street address, unit, city, state, ZIP]
You owe rent of $[amount] for [rental period(s)].
Under Ohio Rev. Code § 1923.04, you must pay the full amount within 3 days after this notice is delivered, or move out of the premises.
Pay to: [name], at [address / payment method], between [hours].
If you do not pay or move out by the deadline, the landlord may file an eviction case in court. Only a court can order you to leave.
Date: [date]
Landlord or agent: [name, address, phone]
Signature: ____________________
Proof of delivery: Delivered on [date] by [method required by Ohio law] by [name].
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General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.