Ohio Landlord/Tenant Law: Columbus Laws

In eviction cases the court may decide at the first hearing both causes of action. If the defendant appears, the court shall inquire whether the defendant chooses to contest the second cause of action. If the defendant responds affirmatively, leave shall be granted for response to the complaint. If the defendant makes a knowing waiver of the right to respond to the second cause, the court may proceed to hear both causes.

Should physical set-out of property be required pursuant to a writ of restitution of premises, plaintiff shall file with the clerk's office a "Request for Set-Out" on the form designated by the court, and pay the fee provided in Loc. R. 13, Schedule 9.00. The form must be filed and the fee paid within ten days after the issuance of the writ of execution for restitution. No set out shall occur until five days after service by the service bailiff of a red tag notice to vacate the premises. Request for an immediate set out from the premises shall be made at the time of the eviction hearing.

Effective March 4, 2024. The new Rule requires written lease agreements or instruments to be attached to complaints when a claim for restitution of premises is founded on a written lease agreement or instrument.

Schedule 9.00, Costs and Fees.
Effective April 1st, 2019, Franklin County Municipal Court Local Rule (Loc.R.13, Schedule 9.00) has been changed to reflect a change in filing fees for new eviction complaints.

New Filing Fees:
One Cause Eviction:
$123.00
Two Cause Eviction:
$160.00

Prevents landlords from turning down a renter based on a legal source of income.

Defines "legal source of income" for purposes of Columbus City Code 4551.03

Gives new tenants the choice to pay security deposits upfront, or in installments over three or six months.

Requires landlords to provide tenants with receipts for rent payments,

Exempts calls to the police about domestic violence from the definition of public nuisance.