How long do you have to vacate the premises when evicted in Ohio?

The amount of time a person has to vacate the premises when evicted in Ohio depends on whether they have a written/oral lease or they are tenants at sufferance.

Tenants with a written or oral lease

If you have a written or oral lease, your landlord must give you a notice to vacate. The length of the notice period will depend on the type of lease you have and the reason for the eviction.

- Month-to-month lease: 30 days

- Year-to-year lease: 90 days

- Fixed-term lease: The lease term must end before you are required to vacate. If you are evicted for cause, your landlord may be able to terminate the lease early.

Tenants at sufferance

If you are a tenant at sufferance, your landlord does not have to give you a notice to vacate. They can evict you at any time, for any reason. However, if your landlord accepts rent from you after you have received a notice to vacate, you may be considered to be a month-to-month tenant and will be entitled to a 30-day notice period.

What if I don't vacate the premises on time?

If you do not vacate the premises on time, the landlord may be able to take legal action to evict you. This process may include:

- Filing a complaint with the court.

- Obtaining a judgment for possession.

- Requesting a Writ of Possession.

If the court enters a judgment for possession, the landlord may be able to have the sheriff physically remove you from the premises.