Ohio Property manager licensing
Property manager licensing in Ohio
In Ohio, a person who rents or leases real estate for another for a fee is a "real estate broker," and R.C. 4735.02 bars acting as one without a license. Statute text: "(1) Sells, exchanges, purchases, rents, or leases, or negotiates the sale, exchange, purchase, rental, or leasing of any real estate" (R.C. 4735.01(A), 4735.02).
Verified Source: R.C. 4735.01(A), 4735.02 · last checked 2026-10-17
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