Property Management

In Ohio, which of the following is a landlord's remedy for a tenant who refuses to vacate after a properly terminated tenancy?

AChange the locks without a court order
BFile a Forcible Entry and Detainer action (eviction lawsuit) in the appropriate court✓ Correct
CRemove the tenant's personal property from the unit
DShut off utilities to force the tenant to leave

Explanation

If a tenant refuses to vacate after proper notice, the landlord must file a Forcible Entry and Detainer action in court to obtain a judgment and have the tenant removed by the sheriff. Self-help eviction is illegal in Ohio.

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