(B) Except as provided in division (C) of this section, the landlord or the tenant may terminate or fail to renew a month-to-month tenancy by notice given the other at least thirty days prior to the periodic rental date.
In Ohio, if the person is not named on the lease, they may be considered a "tenant-at-will," which could make it easier for you to evict them. However, it's important to follow the proper legal procedures, which may involve giving the person written notice and filing a complaint with the court.
An Ohio month-to-month lease agreement is a flexible, short-term arrangement that automatically renews every month. Tenants under this type of agreement are referred to as “tenants-at-will.” While this type of lease agreement provides more flexibility, it still requires state-mandated disclosures.
Download the Landlord's Guide to Eviction Laws Whitepaper. Eviction Reasons. Failure to comply with rent deadlines. Violation of the lease/rental agreement. Conducting illegal activity. Material health or safety violation. Non-renewal of the lease after the rental period ends. Filing a Complaint.
Rent Increases, Charges, & Deposits In the case of a written lease, the landlord may not increase rent during the term of the lease. There is no rent control in Ohio. Late charges may be included in a rental agreement, but they may not be “unconscionable" (i.e., unfair).
It is never okay for a landlord to force a tenant to move out of the rental unit. If the tenant doesn't move out after receiving written notice to move, the landlord's only legal option is to file an eviction lawsuit.
A landlord must file a complaint against the tenant, go to court, be granted a judgment, and follow the court's move out procedure to remove the tenant and the tenant's property from the premises.