Ohio Pet deposits/fees & service/ESA animals
Pet deposits/fees & service/ESA animals in Ohio
The state landlord-tenant statute (Ohio Rev. Code ch. 5321 (Landlords and Tenants), full text reviewed on 2026-10-17: section headings checked and the whole text searched for "pet" and "animal") has no provision on pet deposits, pet fees or animals. Federal fair housing rules on assistance animals still apply, as may local ordinances.
Verified Source: Ohio Rev. Code ch. 5321 (Landlords and Tenants) · last checked 2026-10-17
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