What is a CPI-linked rent increase in Ohio?
A CPI-linked rent increase ties the annual rent adjustment to the federal Consumer Price Index. Ohio statewide rent caps that include a CPI factor (such as California's AB 1482, which uses 5 percent plus regional CPI capped at 10 percent total) measure CPI for the relevant region in the 12 months preceding the increase. A landlord using CPI-linked rent in a non-rent-cap Ohio jurisdiction can use any CPI measure (national, regional, or "all urban consumers" CPI-U), but the lease must specify which one and the calculation method. Tenants should verify the math: published CPI numbers are public on the Bureau of Labor Statistics website, and a 1 percent error in CPI calculation on a 1-year tenancy at $1,500 rent is $180 over-paid. Ohio has no statewide advance notice specific to rent increases. ORC 5321.17 sets 30 days as the month-to-month termination default, treated as the default for rent changes. No state rent cap.
Source: ORC 5321.17 (30-day month-to-month termination default)
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.