United States · OH

Ohio landlord-tenant laws.

The key statutes you need to know as a Ohio landlord — deposit caps, late fees, entry notice, and required disclosures at a glance.

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Security deposit

No cap

Return: 30 days

Late fees

Reasonable

Entry notice

24 hours

Termination notice

30 days

Rent control

Prohibited at local level

Required disclosures

Every Ohio residential lease must include these disclosures where applicable. Missing required disclosures can void clauses or trigger statutory penalties.

Lead-based paint

Notable Ohio quirk

Must pay interest on deposits held over 6 months if amount > 1 month's rent.

Eviction timelines in Ohio

See filing fees, timelines, and estimated total costs for Ohio.

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Other states

Alabama

1 month's rent

Alaska

2 months' rent (1 month if rent ≥ $2,000)

Arizona

1.5 months' rent

Arkansas

2 months' rent

California

1 month's rent (as of July 2024)

Colorado

No statutory cap

Connecticut

2 months' rent (1 month if tenant ≥ 62)

Delaware

1 month's rent (12-month+ leases)