Ohio HB553 requires landlords to notify tenants of rent defaults before initiating evictions.

Ohio HB553 amends the state's rental laws by requiring landlords to notify tenants in writing of any default in rent payments and the amount owed. The bill stipulates that a landlord cannot commence eviction proceedings until at least ninety days have passed since the notice was given and the landlord has offered to negotiate a payment plan with the tenant. If the landlord and tenant agree on a payment plan, eviction can only proceed if the tenant fails to comply with the plan's terms. Conversely, if no agreement is reached, the landlord may initiate eviction proceedings.

Ohio HB553 requires landlords to notify tenants of rent defaults before initiating evictions.

Ohio HB553 amends the state's rental laws by requiring landlords to notify tenants in writing of any default in rent payments and the amount owed. The bill stipulates that a landlord cannot commence eviction proceedings until at least ninety days have passed since the notice was given and the landlord has offered to negotiate a payment plan with the tenant. If the landlord and tenant agree on a payment plan, eviction can only proceed if the tenant fails to comply with the plan's terms. Conversely, if no agreement is reached, the landlord may initiate eviction proceedings.