You are a landlord trying to remove a tenant who will not pay, or a renter facing eviction, a withheld deposit, or repairs your landlord ignores. Ohio's rules are specific: a landlord must give a 3-day notice before filing, and a deposit has to come back within 30 days. Below are vetted Cincinnati firms that handle evictions, lease disputes, deposit fights, and habitability problems for both sides, most offering a free or low-cost first consultation.
Updated April 29, 2026
A landlord-tenant lawyer handles the disputes that come up between someone who owns a rental and someone who lives in it: nonpayment, evictions, security deposits, lease breaks, repairs, and unsafe conditions. Landlords usually want a clean, fast eviction that holds up in court. Tenants usually want to stay, get a deposit back, or force a repair. The same lawyer often represents either side.
A Cincinnati landlord-tenant lawyer files or defends evictions in the Hamilton County Municipal Court, enforces or challenges lease terms, and pursues deposit and repair claims under Ohio's Landlords and Tenants Act. Ohio's eviction timeline is short, so missing a notice step can cost a landlord weeks.
Talk to a Cincinnati lawyer who handles this if any of the following fits your situation.
For a landlord, step 1 is the proper written notice, in Ohio a 3-day notice to leave the premises (ORC 1923.04). Step 2: file a forcible entry and detainer action in the Hamilton County Municipal Court. Step 3: a court hearing, often within a couple of weeks. Step 4: if the landlord wins, the court issues a writ and a set-out is scheduled. For a tenant, the lawyer reviews whether the notice was valid, whether conditions justify withholding rent through escrow (ORC 5321.07), and whether any defense applies. Deposit disputes up to $6,000 can go to small claims.
Cincinnati landlord-tenant lawyers commonly bill $200 to $400 an hour. For landlords, an uncontested eviction is often handled flat-fee, roughly $400 to $1,200 plus court filing costs, while contested cases run higher. For tenants, deposit and repair claims up to $6,000 can go to Ohio small claims without a lawyer, though a short consult helps you judge whether your claim is strong. Ask whether your matter can be flat-fee before you commit.
Updated April 29, 2026. Verified across Super Lawyers, Avvo, Justia, FindLaw, and firm records. We do not accept payment for placement. Where a firm's aggregate client rating is not yet compiled, we say so rather than invent one.
An experienced Cincinnati firm that helps Ohio landlords and tenants with evictions and lease agreements. A strong fit for landlords who want evictions handled correctly and quickly under Ohio's short timeline.
A firm focused on renter and tenant rights and eviction defense across Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. A fit for tenants facing eviction, a withheld deposit, or unsafe conditions who want someone on their side.
A Cincinnati firm handling landlord-tenant matters alongside its real estate and civil practice. A solid choice for landlords and property owners who want lease and eviction help from a firm that also knows property law.
A Cincinnati boutique that handles landlord-tenant and real estate matters for owners and renters. A fit when you want focused, personal attention on a lease, deposit, or eviction question.
A Cincinnati attorney handling landlord-tenant and general civil matters, listed among local landlord-tenant practitioners. A fit for individuals and small landlords who want direct access to the lawyer handling their case.
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