Ohio Security deposit limit

How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in Ohio?

Ohio's landlord-tenant law (Ohio Rev. Code ch. 5321 (§§ 5321.01–5321.20), read in full on 2026-10-15) sets no cap on security deposits; the lease terms control.

Verified Source: Ohio Rev. Code ch. 5321 (§§ 5321.01–5321.20) · last checked 2026-10-15