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Akron, Ohio

Akron Landlord-Tenant Laws

Security deposit limits, eviction notices, rent control, and more for Akron, Ohio.

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Every rule on this page is drawn from state statutes and municipal codes and summarized with AI assistance. Each one cites the statute it's based on and links to a published text of that law so you can read it firsthand. Where a page says a city or county has no local rule on a topic, that means none was found for the topics covered here — not that none exists. Local governments also regulate rental housing in ways these pages don't track, including registration, licensing, inspections and habitability standards. These summaries may be incomplete or out of date, laws change often, and every property and tenancy has specifics a summary can't capture — so treat this as a starting point for your own research, not as legal advice, and check with the local jurisdiction and a qualified attorney before acting on your particular situation.

What to Know in Akron

Sources last checked July 2026

Akron's 2021 'Pay to Stay' ordinance requires a landlord to accept a tenant's full past-due rent and reasonable late fees any time before an eviction is finalized and let the tenancy continue, with late fees capped at the greater of $25 or 8% of monthly rent — higher than some other Ohio cities allow. A companion ordinance bars landlords from refusing tenants based on source of income, including housing vouchers or disability benefits. Ohio's statewide ban on rent control leaves Akron with no local rent cap.

  • 3-day notice required before eviction for nonpayment of rent
  • 30-day move-out notice required for month-to-month tenancies
  • No rent control — no statutory cap on rent increases
  • Akron has no local ordinance setting a mandatory notice period before a rent increase.
  • Akron has no local security deposit ordinance and follows Ohio state law under Ohio Rev.
5 rules summarized · Each linked to the law it cites

Akron Local Rules

Eviction Notice Requirements

What are the eviction notice requirements in Akron?

Akron landlords must serve a 3-day written notice before filing for eviction based on nonpayment of rent, consistent with Ohio Rev. Code § 1923.04. Akron City Council passed a local 'Pay to Stay' ordinance in May 2021: before an eviction is finalized, a tenant who tenders all past-due rent plus reasonable late fees must be accepted by the landlord, and the landlord must allow the tenant to maintain the tenancy. Late fees are capped at the greater of $25 or 8% of monthly rent — slightly higher than the 5% cap in some other Ohio cities. The ordinance was passed alongside Ordinance No. 112-2021, which prohibits landlords from discriminating against tenants based on their source of income (housing vouchers, social security, disability, or nonprofit assistance). Akron does not require just cause to evict or decline lease renewal.

Akron Ordinance No. 111-2021; Ohio Rev. Code § 1923.04
Move-Out & Lease Termination Notice

What is the move-out notice requirement in Akron?

Akron follows Ohio state law for lease termination and move-out notice requirements. Under Ohio Rev. Code § 5321.17, either a landlord or tenant may terminate a month-to-month tenancy by giving the other party at least 30 days' written notice prior to the periodic rental date. For week-to-week tenancies, at least 7 days' notice is required. Fixed-term leases expire at the end of the lease term without requiring a separate notice of intent to vacate, unless the lease agreement specifies otherwise. In cases involving documented drug-related activity on the premises, a landlord may issue a 3-day termination notice under § 5321.17(C). Tenants should review their lease for any contractual notice requirements that exceed these statutory minimums.

Ohio Rev. Code § 5321.17
Rent Control / Rent Increase Caps

Is there rent control in Akron?

Akron cannot impose rent control or rent stabilization. Ohio Rev. Code § 5321.19, enacted through HB 430 signed by Governor DeWine on June 24, 2022, explicitly prohibits all Ohio political subdivisions — including cities, counties, and townships — from enacting, adopting, or enforcing any ordinance or measure that imposes rent control or rent stabilization on private residential properties. Akron City Council has not adopted any such ordinance, and any attempt to do so would be preempted by state law. There is no cap on the amount by which a landlord may increase rent upon lease renewal or with appropriate notice for month-to-month tenancies.

Ohio Rev. Code § 5321.19
Rent Increase Notice Periods

How much notice is required for rent increases in Akron?

Akron has no local ordinance setting a mandatory notice period before a rent increase. Ohio state statutes do not specify a minimum notice period for rent increases either. Rent cannot be increased during a fixed-term lease. For month-to-month tenancies, 30 days' written notice before the next periodic rental date is the standard practice, consistent with the termination notice period under Ohio Rev. Code § 5321.17. Retaliatory rent increases are prohibited under Ohio Rev. Code § 5321.02. Notice should be in writing and state the new rent amount and effective date.

Ohio Rev. Code §§ 5321.02, 5321.17
Security Deposit Limits

What is the security deposit limit in Akron?

Akron has no local security deposit ordinance and follows Ohio state law under Ohio Rev. Code § 5321.16. There is no statutory maximum deposit amount. Any deposit exceeding $50 or one month's periodic rent (whichever is greater) must earn interest at 5% per annum if the tenant occupies the unit for six months or more, computed and paid annually. Landlords must return the deposit within 30 days of lease termination and delivery of possession, along with an itemized written statement of any deductions. Tenants must provide a written forwarding address to be eligible for the deposit return and any associated damages. Failure to comply entitles tenants to the wrongfully withheld amount plus an equal amount in damages and reasonable attorney fees.

Ohio Rev. Code § 5321.16

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