How Long Is the Eviction Process for an Apartment in Ohio?
The eviction process varies from state to state. Ohio has its own laws governing property evictions and how long the process can take. There are various steps to properly evict a renter from a property. The process usually takes three to four weeks.
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Pre-Eviction
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Evictions in Ohio begin when a renter does not pay her rent, or has broken the lease/rental agreement in one fashion or another. The landlord begins the process by posting a three-day notice on the door of the apartment or hand-delivering it to the tenant.
Eviction Begins
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After a three-day lapse, the landlord files this three-day notice with the court to begin the eviction process. A hearing date is then scheduled by the courts, usually 10 days to two weeks after the filing.
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Judgement Day
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At the hearing, the judge will usually rule in favor of the landlord, unless unreasonable circumstances have lead to the eviction. This will result in a red tag being placed on the door of the apartment. This process usually takes two to three business days from the hearing date.
Red Tag
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The red tag will state a date that the tenant has to remove his possessions by. This is usually less than 10 days from the date the tag is placed on the door. The courts will place the red tag, not the landlord.
Set Out
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Once the red tag time has elapsed, the landlord will file a set out date with the courts. The bailiff will arrange a time and date that is agreed on by the landlord. This must be filed within 10 days of the red tag, or a new red tag must be ordered from the court.
Eviction
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Under most county rules, on the set out date, the landlord must have at least four workers with him to remove the belongings. The landlord must also supply all packing materials, boxes and trash bags. There is a limited amount of time, with a court representative present, to remove all the tenant's belongings from the residence and place them at the curbside.
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