Dennis v. Morgan

We hold that the issuance of a three-day notice to vacate pursuant to R.C. 1923.04 does not terminate the obligations of the tenant to the landlord to pay rent for the remainder of the term or until a new tenant is secured in the exercise of reasonable diligence.

R.C. Chapter 1923 deals with forcible entry and detainer. Pursuant to R.C. 1923.02(A)(9), a forcible entry and detainer proceeding can be had against “tenants who have breached an obligation imposed upon them by a written rental agreement.” The statute empowers landlords to regain possession of their property upon a tenant’s breach of…