Emergency Access (§ 5321.04(8)) – No consent is required for a landlord or their representative to enter in an emergency.
Laws
Per Ohio law, the landlord must give the tenant at least 24 hours’ notice before entering the property.
Statutes: § 5321.04(8)
Consent
Ohio law states that the tenant may not unreasonably refuse the landlord access to the property if the landlord wants to:
- Inspect the property.
- Perform necessary or agreed-upon maintenance, repairs, and services.
- Deliver packages that are too large for the usual mail facilities.
- Show the unit to prospective tenants, contractors, or buyers.