Rent Clarified
Columbus, Ohio · Updated April 2026

Rent increase rules in Columbus

Ohio has no statewide cap and Columbus has no local cap. 30-day notice required to change a month-to-month tenancy.

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State rules that apply in Columbus

No statewide rent cap. 30-day notice required to terminate or change a month-to-month tenancy. Required notice: 30 days.

Local resource

Legal Aid Society of Columbus

State source

ORC §5321

Educational information, not legal advice. Consult a local attorney or tenant-rights organization for your specific situation.