Free Ohio Lease Agreement

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1 Property

2 Lease Terms

3 People

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City

Property Address

Monthly Rent ($)

Security Deposit ($)

Lease Start Date

Lease End Date

Late Fee Amount ($) (optional)

First Name

Last Name

First Name

Last Name

Tenant Email (optional)

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Every Ohio residential lease must comply with state landlord-tenant law. Here are the key rules your lease must follow:

Rule	Requirement
Security Deposit Limit	No statutory limit
Deposit Return Deadline	30 days
Late Fee Cap	No statutory cap
Grace Period	No statutory requirement
Landlord Entry Notice	24 hours notice
Rent Increase Notice	30 days (month-to-month tenancies)

Ohio Landlord-Tenant Law (Ohio Rev. Code §5321.01 et seq.) — Comprehensive landlord-tenant law covering security deposits, habitability, eviction, and tenant rights.

Is there a security deposit limit in Ohio?

No. Ohio does not cap the amount landlords can charge for a security deposit. The deposit must be returned within 30 days with an itemized statement.

How quickly can a landlord start eviction for nonpayment in Ohio?

Landlords must give a 3-day written notice to vacate. If the tenant does not pay or leave, the landlord may file for eviction in municipal court.

Does Ohio have rent control?

No. Ohio preempts local rent control and has no statewide cap. Landlords may set and increase rents freely with proper notice.