A notice to pay rent or quit—also known as an eviction notice or notice to vacate due to late rent—is a written letter demanding a tenant who is late paying rent (1) pay the rent by a certain date or (2) quit (leave or vacate) the premises.
In Ohio, a notice to pay rent or quit is a formal communication from a landlord to a tenant who is behind on rent, giving the tenant a specific period to either pay the overdue rent or vacate the property. Ohio law requires landlords to provide a three-day notice to tenants for nonpayment of rent before they can initiate eviction proceedings. This notice must be delivered in writing and should specify the amount of rent owed and the deadline by which the tenant must pay or leave the premises. If the tenant fails to comply with the notice by either paying the rent or vacating, the landlord may then file an eviction lawsuit, known as a forcible entry and detainer action, in the appropriate court. It's important for both landlords and tenants to understand that the eviction process is governed by state law, and specific procedures must be followed to ensure the eviction is legal.