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Ohio Late fee grace period

Last reviewed 2026-10-15

Is there a grace period before a late fee can be charged 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 grace period before a late fee; the lease terms control.

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

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