Ohio Rev. Code § 1923 § 1923.08
Continuance and bond.
Operative Text
No continuance in an action under this chapter shall be granted for a period longer than eight days, unless the plaintiff applies for the continuance and the defendant consents to it, or unless the defendant applies for the continuance and gives a bond to the plaintiff, with good and sufficient surety, that is approved by the court and conditioned for the payment of rent that may accrue, if judgment is rendered against the defendant.
Ohio Rev. Code § 1923.08 limits how long an eviction case can be delayed by a continuance. Generally, a court may not postpone the proceedings for more than eight days unless both parties agree, or unless the tenant seeking the delay posts a bond—approved by the court and backed by adequate surety—guaranteeing payment of any rent that might come due if the case is ultimately decided against them. This rule is designed to keep eviction proceedings moving forward without undue delay.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Ohio Rev. Code § 1923.08, landlords and property managers can generally expect that eviction proceedings will not be stalled for more than eight days by a continuance unless they themselves request it or consent to a longer delay. If a tenant requests additional time, the court must approve a bond with sufficient surety to cover any rent that accrues during the extended period before granting the continuance. Operators familiar with this provision typically monitor continuance requests closely to ensure that any bond required is adequate to protect their rental income during the delay.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ohio Rev. Code § 1923.08 establishes that tenants who need more than eight days of additional time in an eviction proceeding may request a continuance, but doing so generally requires posting a court-approved bond with adequate surety to cover rent that could accrue if the case goes against them. Understanding this requirement can help tenants anticipate what the court may ask of them when seeking a delay. Tenants facing eviction proceedings may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to better understand how this bond requirement could apply in their circumstances.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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