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Security deposit cap

No statutory cap

Late fees

Must be in lease and reasonable

Notice to terminate

30 days (month-to-month)

Return of deposit

30 days

Required Ohio disclosures

  • Lead-based paint
  • Landlord/owner contact

Every disclosure required by Ohio law is pre-built into the template and presented to the tenant at signing — with a sealed audit trail for each one.

Key Ohio laws we track

  • ·ORC Chapter 5321

Major Cities

Columbus
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Toledo

Ohio lease FAQs

How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in Ohio?
No statutory cap. Deposits must be returned 30 days.
What late fee can a Ohio landlord charge?
Must be in lease and reasonable
How much notice is required to end a month-to-month tenancy in Ohio?
30 days (month-to-month).
Does Ohio require advance notice before a landlord enters the unit?
Absent an emergency, landlords generally must give at least 24 hours' notice before entering an occupied unit in Ohio.
What extra fields does a Ohio lease need beyond the standard template?
Ohio leases in LeaseSigning collect 2 state-specific fields (e.g. property owner legal name, property manager (if any)) so the disclosures on the signed lease match state requirements.
What disclosures does Ohio require in a residential lease?
Lead-based paint, Landlord/owner contact. LeaseSigning includes each of these in the Ohio lease template.

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