Laws
- Notice Period: Three days.[1]
- Rent Grace Period: None established by state law.
- Maximum Late Fee: None established by state law.
Delivery Options (3)
- Handing a copy of the notice to the tenant in person;
- Sending by certified mail with a return receipt requested; or
- Leaving a copy at the tenant’s residence.[1]
Waiver of Landlord’s Right to Terminate
Ohio state law does not explicitly state that a landlord’s right to terminate a tenancy for nonpayment is waived by accepting late rent. Moreover, Ohio courts have found that a lease provision retaining this right to terminate is legally valid.[2]