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Ohio Domestic violence early termination

Last reviewed 2026-10-17

Domestic violence early termination in Ohio

The state landlord-tenant statute (Ohio Rev. Code ch. 5321 (Landlords and Tenants), full text reviewed on 2026-10-17: section headings checked and the whole text searched for "domestic violence," "stalking," "sexual assault" and "protection order") has no provision letting victims of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking end a lease early. Domestic violence appears only in the list of shelters the chapter does not cover. Federal VAWA protections may apply in covered subsidized housing.

Verified Source: Ohio Rev. Code ch. 5321 (Landlords and Tenants) · last checked 2026-10-17

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