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Rental Property Rules in Grove City, OH (2026)

3 verified rental property rules for Grove City, Ohio, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Rent Control

Grove City has no rent control ordinance. Ohio Revised Code 5321.19 expressly preempts municipalities from enacting rent control on private residential rental property. Landlord-tenant matters follow ORC Chapter 5321 (Ohio Landlords and Tenants Act).

Rental Property: Rent Control

Few Restrictions

Ohio Revised Code Section 5321.19 — Effect of chapter on political subdivisions (Rent Control Preemption)

(A) Except as provided in division (B) of this section, no political subdivision may enact, adopt, renew, maintain, enforce, or continue in existence any charter provision, ordinance, resolution, rule, or other measure that is in conflict with this chapter, or that regulates the rights and obligations of parties to a rental agreement that are regulated by this chapter, including, without limita...

Just Cause Eviction

Grove City has no just-cause eviction ordinance. Landlord-tenant relationships follow Ohio Revised Code Chapter 5321, which permits termination for lease violations or at end of term with proper notice.

Rental Property: Just Cause Eviction

Few Restrictions

Ohio Revised Code Section 5321.03 — Action for possession by landlord

Section 5321.03 Action for possession by landlord. (A) Notwithstanding section 5321.02 of the Revised Code, a landlord may bring an action under Chapter 1923. of the Revised Code for possession of the premises if: (1) The tenant is in default in the payment of rent; (2) The violation of the applicable building, housing, health, or safety code that the tenant complained of was primarily caused b...

Rental Registration

Grove City does not maintain a citywide rental registration program. Rental units must comply with the Property Maintenance Code adopted in Grove City Codified Ordinance Chapter 1442 and receive complaint-based inspections.

Rental Property: Rental Registration

Some Restrictions

Looking for Franklin County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Grove City city rules.

Rental Property Rules in Franklin County