3 Day Eviction Notice Template Ohio

NOTICE TO LEAVE THE PREMISES (OHIO REVISED CODE § 1923.04)

This Notice to Leave the Premises (the "Notice") is issued pursuant to Ohio Revised Code § 1923.04 and serves as a formal demand for possession of the real property described herein.

1. DOCUMENT PREAMBLE AND RECITALS

Effective Date: This Notice is issued on [Date]. Parties: This Notice is served by [Landlord Name] (“Landlord”) upon [Tenant Name] (“Tenant”), collectively referred to as the “Parties.” Jurisdictional Background: This instrument is governed by the laws of the State of Ohio, specifically Chapter 1923 (Forcible Entry and Detainer) of the Ohio Revised Code. The premises subject to this Notice are located at: [Street Address, City, State, Zip Code] (the “Premises”).

2. OPERATIONAL DEFINITIONS

1. “Default” shall mean the failure of the Tenant to perform any material obligation under the Lease Agreement, including but not limited to the non-payment of rent or breach of lease covenants.
2. “Force Majeure” shall mean any event beyond the reasonable control of the Landlord, including acts of God, war, or governmental regulation, which impacts the delivery of this notice.
3. “Lease Agreement” shall mean the written or oral contract governing the occupancy of the Premises by the Tenant.
4. “Premises” shall mean the residential unit, including all common areas and appurtenances, situated at the address provided in Section 1.
5. “Statutory Period” shall mean the mandatory three (3) calendar-day period provided under O.R.C. § 1923.04.

3. SUBSTANTIVE TERMS AND OBLIGATIONS

1. Demand for Possession: The Landlord hereby demands that the Tenant vacate and surrender possession of the Premises within three (3) calendar days following the service of this Notice.
2. Basis for Termination: The Tenant is in default of the Lease Agreement due to: [Description of breach, e.g., Non-payment of rent in the amount of $Dollar Amount].
3. Performance Metric: To avoid the commencement of a Forcible Entry and Detainer action, the Tenant must cure the stated default by performing the following: [Specify Cure, e.g., Remit payment of $Dollar Amount to Landlord via Certified Funds].
4. Representations: The Landlord represents that this Notice complies with the formal requirements of O.R.C. § 1923.04 and that the Landlord has the legal authority to demand possession.

4. DEFAULT, TERMINATION, AND REMEDIES

1. Failure to Cure: In the event the Tenant fails to vacate the Premises or cure the breach within the three (3) day Statutory Period, the Landlord shall proceed with a formal Forcible Entry and Detainer action in the [Name of Court, e.g., Municipal Court] of [County Name] County, Ohio.
2. Additional Remedies: Upon expiration of the Statutory Period, the Landlord reserves the right to seek damages for unpaid rent, holdover damages, court costs, and reasonable attorney fees to the extent permitted by law.
3. Cure Period: The parties acknowledge that this notice provides a three (3) calendar-day cure period. Following this period, the Landlord is not obligated to accept partial performance or to grant additional time for the Tenant to vacate.

5. BOILERPLATE LEGAL PROVISIONS

1. Governing Law: This Notice shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Ohio.
2. Severability: If any provision of this Notice is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue to be valid and enforceable.
3. Entire Agreement: This Notice constitutes the entire demand for possession regarding the specific default mentioned herein and supersedes all prior communications.
4. Dispute Resolution: Any judicial proceedings initiated following the expiration of this Notice shall be brought exclusively in the courts of [County Name] County, Ohio.
5. Force Majeure: Neither party shall be liable for any failure to perform its obligations under this notice if such failure is caused by an event of Force Majeure, provided that notice is given as soon as reasonably practicable.

6. FORMAL EXECUTION BLOCK

LANDLORD: Signature: ___________________________ Name: [Landlord/Agent Name] Title: [e.g., Owner/Property Manager] Date: [Date]

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT (Optional): The undersigned Tenant acknowledges receipt of this Notice on this ____ day of ____, 20.

Signature: ___________________________ Name: [Tenant Name]