Ohio Rental Laws
Ohio Revised Codes (ORC), Title 53, Chapter 5321, Landlords and Tenants
| Termination for Nonpayment Notice (Eviction Notice) | Unconditional Quit Notice |
| Termination for Lease Violation Notice | 3-Day Notice |
| Small Claim Court Limit | Ohio Small Claim Court Limit is $6,000 |
| Handling Abandoned Property | Ringler v. Sias, 428 N.E.2d 869 (Ohio Ct. App. 1980) |
| Penalty for Self-Help Eviction | Actual damages |
| Tenant Withholding Rent for Repairs | 5321.07 Failure of landlord to fulfill obligations – remedies of tenant. |
| Required Disclosures | Owner or Agent Identity 5321.18 Written rental agreement for residential premises provisions. |
| Non-Refundable Fees | |
| Security Deposit Rules | Security Deposit Amount: No Limit Interest of 5% must be paid on any deposit over $50 or one month’s rent, whichever is greater. Deadline to itemize and return of security deposit: 30 days 5321.16 Procedures for security deposits. |
| Month-to-Month Notice | 30 days |
| Payment of Rent | |
| Property Entry Notice | 24 Hours |
