Ohio Rev. Code § 5321 § 5321.11
Failure of tenant to fulfill obligations - remedies of landlord.
Operative Text
If the tenant fails to fulfill any obligation imposed upon him by section 5321.05 of the Revised Code that materially affects health and safety, other than the obligation described in division (A)(9) of that section, the landlord may deliver a written notice of this fact to the tenant specifying the act or omission that constitutes noncompliance with the pertinent obligations and specifying that the rental agreement will terminate upon a date specified in the notice, not less than thirty days after receipt of the notice. If the tenant fails to remedy the condition specified in the notice, the rental agreement shall terminate as provided in the notice.
Ohio Rev. Code § 5321.11 establishes a process by which a landlord may end a tenancy when a tenant fails to meet certain health-and-safety obligations set out in § 5321.05 (excluding the obligation listed in division (A)(9) of that section). The landlord must first deliver a written notice that identifies the specific act or omission and states a termination date no sooner than thirty days after the tenant receives the notice. If the tenant corrects the identified problem before that date, the rental agreement does not terminate; if the condition goes unremedied, the agreement ends on the date stated in the notice.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Ohio Rev. Code § 5321.11, operators who identify a tenant health-and-safety violation covered by § 5321.05 (other than the (A)(9) obligation) generally document the specific act or omission in writing before taking any termination steps. A compliant written notice names the exact condition at issue and sets a termination date at least thirty days after the tenant receives it, giving the tenant an opportunity to cure. Landlords typically retain proof of delivery of the notice, since the thirty-day period runs from the date of the tenant's receipt.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ohio Rev. Code § 5321.11 gives tenants a meaningful window—at least thirty days from receipt of written notice—to correct a health-and-safety condition before a landlord can terminate the rental agreement on that basis. If a tenant believes the notice does not accurately describe a real violation, or that the condition was remedied within the notice period, those facts may be relevant in any subsequent court proceeding. Tenants facing a § 5321.11 notice may find it useful to contact a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office to understand the full scope of obligations under § 5321.05 and available options.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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