Ohio Eviction Timeline
Step-by-step legal timeline from notice to lockout.
The eviction process in Ohio follows a strict statutory timeline. Landlords must provide proper notice, wait for the notice period to expire, file with the court, and obtain a judgment before a lockout can occur. The timeline below outlines each step in chronological order based on current state law.
Eviction Process Timeline
Notice Period (Nonpayment)
3 days
Notice Period (Lease Violation)
3 days
Landlord Can File
Landlord may file after the 3-day Notice to Leave the Premises expires.
Tenant Answer Deadline
Tenant typically responds at the hearing; written answers not required.
Hearing Timeline
Hearings usually occur 10–21 days after filing depending on service.
Lockout / Physical Eviction
Only the sheriff or bailiff may execute the set-out after a writ of restitution.
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