Effective: March 17, 1987
Latest Legislation: House Bill 158 - 116th General Assembly
The summons shall not issue in an action under this chapter until the plaintiff files his complaint in writing with the court. The complaint shall particularly describe the premises so entered upon and detained, and set forth either an unlawful and forcible entry and detention, or an unlawful and forcible detention after a peacable or lawful entry of the described premises. The complaint shall be copied into, and made a part of the record.
Structure Ohio Revised Code
Title 19 | Courts-Municipal-Mayor's-County
Chapter 1923 | Forcible Entry and Detainer
Section 1923.01 | Jurisdiction in Forcible Entry and Detainer - Definitions.
Section 1923.02 | Persons Subject to Forcible Entry and Detainer Action.
Section 1923.03 | Judgment Not a Bar.
Section 1923.04 | Notice - Service.
Section 1923.05 | Complaint Filed and Recorded.
Section 1923.051 | Judgment of Restitution Based on Drug Offenses Taking Place at Leased Premises.
Section 1923.06 | Summons - Service of Process.
Section 1923.061 | Defenses - Counterclaims.
Section 1923.062 | Stay or Adjustment of Obligation for Tenant on Active Duty.
Section 1923.07 | Proceedings if Defendant Fails to Appear.
Section 1923.08 | Continuance and Bond.
Section 1923.081 | Joinder of Claims.
Section 1923.09 | Suit Tried by County Court Judge.
Section 1923.10 | Trial by Jury.
Section 1923.101 | Deposit of Jury Fee.
Section 1923.11 | Entry and Judgment.
Section 1923.13 | Writ of Execution.
Section 1923.14 | Writ of Execution Enforced.
Section 1923.15 | Inspection of Residential Premises - Order to Correct Conditions.