Short answer
24 hours' notice before entry is presumed reasonable
When: At least 24 hours before each non-emergency entry
Except in an emergency or where impracticable, give the tenant reasonable notice of your intent to enter and enter only at reasonable times; 24 hours is presumed reasonable.
"Except in the case of emergency or if it is impracticable to do so, give the tenant reasonable notice of the landlord's intent to enter and enter only at reasonable times. Twenty-four hours is presumed to be a reasonable notice in the absence of evidence to the contrary."
codes.ohio.gov
Source: codes.ohio.gov · Last verified 2026-10-20 · Confidence: high · Full rule details
24 hours' notice before entry is presumed reasonable Verified
Deadline: At least 24 hours before each non-emergency entry
Except in an emergency or where impracticable, give the tenant reasonable notice of your intent to enter and enter only at reasonable times; 24 hours is presumed reasonable.
Applies to: any number of units · Layer: Ohio · Topic: Notice before entry
Who it covers: No notice needed in an emergency or where impracticable. Unlawful or harassing entry lets the tenant recover damages and attorney fees or end the lease.
"Except in the case of emergency or if it is impracticable to do so, give the tenant reasonable notice of the landlord's intent to enter and enter only at reasonable times. Twenty-four hours is presumed to be a reasonable notice in the absence of evidence to the contrary."
codes.ohio.gov
Notes: ORC 5321.04(A)(8), (B).
Last verified 2026-10-20 · Confidence: high · Status: verified · Report a correction