Vardeman v. Llewellyn

In 1974, the General Assembly enacted R.C. Chapter 5321, which embodies what is commonly known as the Ohio Landlord-Tenant Act. The Act codifies the law of this state regarding rental agreements for residential premises, and governs the rights and duties of both landlords and tenants. This case presents the court with an opportunity to review the meaning and intent of one of these sections, R.C. 5321.16 and, more specifically, subsections (B) and (C) thereof.

These subsections deal particularly with aspects of the termination of the tenancy, including the rights and duties of the landlord and…