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Ohio Early termination (DV/military)

Last reviewed 2026-10-15

Can a tenant break a lease early for domestic violence or military service in Ohio?

Ohio's landlord-tenant law (Ohio Rev. Code ch. 5321, read in full on 2026-10-15) sets no domestic-violence early-termination right. Landlords must comply with servicemembers' rights under the federal Servicemembers Civil Relief Act.

Verified Source: Ohio Rev. Code § 5321.04(A)(10); ch. 5321 · last checked 2026-10-15

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