Oakwood, OH Rent Control 2026
Oakwood has no local rent control. Know the rules before your next rent increase.
Oakwood does not have rent control. Ohio does not impose a statewide rent cap. Landlords may raise rent by any amount with 30-day written notice. Retaliatory increases are prohibited.
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Key Takeaways — Oakwood Rent Control
- Key rule: Local Rules Apply
- Violation risk: owe back-rent to tenants
Rent Control in Oakwood
Oakwood landlords must follow Ohio state law on rent control. Understanding the specific rules, deadlines, and penalties can prevent costly violations.
$973
median 2BR rent
Local Rules Apply
key requirement
Penalty Warning
Violate Ohio rent control rules in Oakwood and you could owe back-rent to tenants. At Oakwood's median rent of $973/month, even a single violation adds up fast.
Oakwood Rental Market Context
Oakwood is the 652nd-largest city in Ohio (population 540). With a median 2-bedroom rent of $973/month, it falls in the budget range for Ohio rental costs — 4% below the state median of $1,015/month.
How Oakwood Compares in Paulding County
Oakwood ranks #5 of 11 cities in Paulding County by population. Because rent control rules are often tied to rent amounts, costs vary across the county.
| City | Population | Median Rent | Rent Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood | 9,378 | $973/mo | No local cap |
| Paulding | 3,531 | $973/mo | No local cap |
| Antwerp | 1,681 | $973/mo | No local cap |
| Payne | 1,180 | $973/mo | No local cap |
| Oakwood | 540 | $973/mo | No local cap |
| Oakwood | 540 | $973/mo | No local cap |
| Grover Hill | 380 | $973/mo | No local cap |
| Melrose | 231 | $973/mo | No local cap |
| Latty | 163 | $973/mo | No local cap |
| Haviland | 162 | $973/mo | No local cap |
| Cecil | 140 | $973/mo | No local cap |
Rents based on HUD Fair Market Rents (FY2026) for Paulding County, Ohio. All cities follow Ohio state law unless a local ordinance applies.
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Rents based on HUD Fair Market Rents (FY2026) for Paulding County.
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