Investor · Covington, OH · Member since 2013 · 17 posts · 2 votes
If rent is due on the 1st and I post a 3 day eviction notice on the 2nd, do I have to accept the rent if they try to pay within the 3 days? The property is in Ohio.
Legally, legal advice can only be provided by a licensed attorney in the state where the property is located. You should only consider legal advice that is provided by an attorney you hire. Any other advice is ILLEGAL.
Seeking advice from an attorney in the area where the property is located can be a wise and very economical decision considering the alternative. The penalties can be harsh if you violate tenant rights. An attorney will assure you are abiding by the federal and state laws. Every state has unique laws. The attorney will also provide the best advice and options for your specific situation. The results will be legally drawn up agreements for your use that are within the law.
Generally, in Ohio you do not have to accept late rent payments after you have begun eviction proceedings. That said, there are a number of exceptions to that generalization. As Tom Goans advises above, you should consult an Ohio attorney for legal advice. It is well worth the expense to know you are proceeding correctly according to the law. You might also find this guest blog about problem tenants in Ohio from my website to be helpful. It was written by my son, who is an Ohio attorney.