Ohio· Answer
How does a Ohio landlord calculate a legal rent increase?
Short answer
Ohio has no statewide cap, so the calculation is simpler: choose the new rent (any amount), serve the proper advance notice (ORC 5321.17 (30-day month-to-month termination default)), and the new rent is legal on the effective date. Local rent-control ordinances in specific cities may add a cap; check before raising rent.
Source: ORC 5321.17 (30-day month-to-month termination default)
Honest limits
This is an informational answer based on ORC 5321.17 (30-day month-to-month termination default) as of early 2026. It is not legal advice. Housing law changes year to year and local ordinances (especially in rent-controlled or rent-stabilized cities) can override or add to state law. For contested cases, consult a Ohio-licensed attorney.
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