Ohio has no statute limiting rent amounts or requiring advance notice before a rent increase, and state law bars local rent control. During a fixed-term lease the rent is locked until the term ends. For a month-to-month tenancy, a landlord effectively imposes new rent by ending the old terms, which requires 30 days' notice.
Nothing in Ohio Revised Code Chapter 5321 caps rent or sets a rent-increase notice period, and Ohio has no statewide rent control. During a fixed-term lease the rent stated in the lease cannot be raised mid-term unless the lease allows it. For a month-to-month tenancy, a rent increase functions as a change of terms: under ORC 5321.17(B) either party 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," so 30 days is the practical floor for imposing new rent. A landlord may not raise rent in retaliation; ORC 5321.02 bars a landlord from increasing rent because a tenant complained of a code violation or joined a tenants' union.
No specific statutory penalty for the amount or timing of an increase. A retaliatory rent increase under ORC 5321.02 lets the tenant recover possession, terminate the rental agreement, and recover actual damages plus attorney's fees.
Other ordinances people look up for this city. Green dot = verified primary-source excerpt.
Dayton, OH
Dayton prohibits storing abandoned, inoperable, or unregistered vehicles on public streets or visible on private property. Vehicles may be tagged and towed a...
Dayton, OH
Dayton regulates electric vehicle charging infrastructure for residential and commercial properties. Building codes may require EV-ready parking in new const...
Dayton, OH
Dayton regulates overnight parking on public streets. Many areas restrict parking between certain hours or require permits for overnight street parking.
Dayton, OH
Dayton requires pool barriers meeting safety codes to prevent drowning. Fences must be at least 4 to 5 feet tall with self-closing, self-latching gates.
Dayton, OH
Dayton requires permits for retaining walls above a certain height, typically 4 feet. Engineering review may be required for taller walls.
Dayton, OH
Dayton restricts or prohibits intentional feeding of wildlife including deer, coyotes, and bears. Feeding wildlife creates public safety hazards and nuisance...
See how Dayton's rent increase notice rules stack up against other locations.
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.