ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 8/3/2026, MODIFYING the prov1s10ns of Chapter 76 I, "Chronic Nuisance Premises," of the C
Cincinnati is considering an emergency ordinance to modify Chapter 761 'Chronic Nuisance Premises' and Title XV 'Code Compliance and Hearings,' including sections on penalties, appeals, rules, and eviction or retaliation prohibitions.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Rental-Housing & Eviction Rules space on August 1, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. Landlords, property managers, and owners of rental properties in Cincinnati, especially those with properties that may be deemed chronic nuisances. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Not specified; ordinance is under consideration as of 8/3/2026.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Rental-Housing & Eviction Rules continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
The ordinance proposes amendments to the chronic nuisance premises regulations, including penalties, appeals, rules, and eviction/retaliation prohibitions, as well as changes to Title XV code compliance and hearings procedures.
Who it affects
Landlords, property managers, and owners of rental properties in Cincinnati, especially those with properties that may be deemed chronic nuisances.
What you must do
Monitor the ordinance's progress and review current compliance with chronic nuisance and code enforcement requirements to anticipate potential changes.
Deadline
Not specified; ordinance is under consideration as of 8/3/2026.
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