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Canton, Ohio

Canton Landlord-Tenant Laws

Security deposit limits, eviction notices, rent control, and more for Canton, 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 These summaries may be incomplete or out of date, laws change often, and every property and tenancy has specifics a summary can't capture — so treat this as a starting point for your own research, not as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 Canton

Sources last checked July 2026

No Canton ordinance modifying Ohio's statewide landlord-tenant law was identified in any of the five tracked categories — no local Pay to Stay provision, rent cap, or deposit rule beyond the state defaults of no deposit cap, 5% interest on larger deposits, and a 3-day nonpayment eviction notice. What the city does add is a resource, not a rule: the Stark County Fair Housing Department offers free landlord-tenant counseling and mediation, handling hundreds of calls a month. Ohio's ban leaves Canton with no 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
  • Ohio state statutes do not specify a minimum notice period for rent increases, but rent cannot be increased during a fixed-term lease without the tenant's consent.
  • Ohio law (ORC § 5321.16) does not set a maximum security deposit amount.
5 rules summarized · Each linked to the law it cites

Canton Local Rules

Eviction Notice Requirements

What are the eviction notice requirements in Canton?

Ohio law (ORC § 1923.04) requires Canton landlords to serve a written 3-day notice to vacate before filing an eviction action for nonpayment of rent. For other lease violations, a 30-day notice is typically required. Either the landlord or tenant may terminate a month-to-month tenancy with at least 30 days' written notice before the next periodic rent due date (ORC § 5321.17). The Stark County Fair Housing Department provides free landlord-tenant counseling, referrals, and mediation services and receives hundreds of calls monthly on landlord-tenant matters. The Canton Fair Housing Assistance Program provides additional guidance. Evictions are filed in Canton Municipal Court. Self-help evictions are prohibited.

Ohio Rev. Code § 1923.04; Ohio Rev. Code § 5321.17
Move-Out & Lease Termination Notice

What is the move-out notice requirement in Canton?

Canton follows Ohio state law for lease termination and move-out notice requirements. Under ORC § 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). Canton has no local ordinance modifying these state requirements.

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

Is there rent control in Canton?

Canton 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. Stark County and Canton City Council have 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.

Ohio Rev. Code § 5321.19
Rent Increase Notice Periods

How much notice is required for rent increases in Canton?

Ohio state statutes do not specify a minimum notice period for rent increases, but rent cannot be increased during a fixed-term lease without the tenant's consent. For month-to-month tenancies, 30 days' written notice before the next periodic rental date is the standard requirement, consistent with the termination notice period under ORC § 5321.17. Retaliatory rent increases are prohibited under ORC § 5321.02. Canton has no local ordinance setting a different rent increase notice requirement. 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 Canton?

Ohio law (ORC § 5321.16) does not set a maximum security deposit amount. However, any deposit exceeding the greater of $50 or one month's periodic rent 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 security 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 deposit return. Failure to comply entitles tenants to the wrongfully withheld amount plus an equal amount in damages, plus reasonable attorney fees. Canton has no local ordinance modifying these state requirements.

Ohio Rev. Code § 5321.16

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