Ohio landlord-tenant law
Local rules also apply in: Cleveland, Columbus
Quick facts
| Topic | At a glance |
|---|---|
| Security deposit limit | Not yet verified |
| Deposit return deadline | Itemized written notice of deductions plus any amount due within 30 days after the rental agreement ends and possession is returned. |
| Notice to enter | Reasonable notice and entry at reasonable times, except in an emergency. |
| Rent increase notice | Not yet verified |
| Late fees | Not yet verified |
| Eviction notice (nonpayment) | At least 3 days' written notice to leave the premises before filing an eviction action, with required statutory language. |
| Rent control / state preemption | Preempted. |
Details & sources
Security deposit limit
Not yet verified
Back to quick facts ↑Deposit return deadline
Itemized written notice of deductions plus any amount due within 30 days after the rental agreement ends and possession is returned. The tenant must give a forwarding address in writing.
Verified Source: Ohio Rev. Code § 5321.16(B) · last checked 2026-10-15
Back to quick facts ↑Notice to enter
Reasonable notice and entry at reasonable times, except in an emergency. 24 hours is presumed reasonable.
Verified Source: Ohio Rev. Code § 5321.04(A)(8) · last checked 2026-10-15
Back to quick facts ↑Rent increase notice
Not yet verified
Back to quick facts ↑Late fees
Not yet verified
Back to quick facts ↑Eviction notice (nonpayment)
At least 3 days' written notice to leave the premises before filing an eviction action, with required statutory language.
Verified Source: R.C. 1923.04(A) · last checked 2026-10-15
Back to quick facts ↑Rent control / state preemption
Preempted. No political subdivision may impose or require rent control or rent stabilization, except for housing it owns or operates and voluntary incentive programs.
Verified Source: R.C. 5321.19 · last checked 2026-10-15
Back to quick facts ↑Cities in Ohio with their own rules
Nearby states
- Illinois landlord law
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- Wisconsin landlord law
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