Yes, you can evict a tenant in Ohio without a written lease agreement. However, you must follow Ohio's eviction laws, including providing proper notice and obtaining a court order. The process is governed by Ohio landlord-tenant laws, which protect tenant rights even without a formal lease.
Ohio Eviction Timeline Notice Received by TenantsAverage Timeline Issuing an Official Notice 3-30 days Issuing and Serving of Summons and Complaint 7-23 days Court Hearing and Judgment + Issuance of Writ of Execution At least 30 days Return of Rental Property A few days to 10 days
The typical Ohio eviction process takes about five weeks. The eviction process starts with the posting of a three day notice. In certain cases, a longer notice is necessary but generally a three day notice covers most of the eviction issues that a landlord can encounter.