Lease Agreement · Ohio
Ohio Lease Agreement Forms (2026)
Ohio does not cap security deposits; the landlord must return it with an itemized list within 30 days after the lease ends and possession is delivered (ORC §5321.16). A month-to-month tenancy ends with 30 days' notice before a rent due date (§5321.17).
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Choose the type of rental
- Residential Lease AgreementA fixed-term lease (for example, 12 months) for a whole house or apartment.
- Month-to-Month Rental AgreementA rental that renews every month until either side gives the written notice your state requires.
- Room Rental AgreementRent one private room in a shared home, with house rules and shared areas.
Ohio rental rules: key facts
- Security deposit limit
- No cap in §5321.16. 5% yearly interest on the part above the greater of $50 or one month's rent if the tenant stays 6 months or more.
- Deposit return
- 30 days after termination and delivery of possession, itemized (§5321.16(B)).
- Ending a month-to-month tenancy
- 30 days before the periodic rental date (§5321.17(B)).
- Required disclosures
- Name and address of the owner and of any agent (§5321.18).
- Rent control / local rules
- Cities may not impose rent control (§5321.19).
- Homes built before 1978
- Federal law requires the lead-based paint disclosure and the EPA pamphlet (40 CFR 745.113). The form adds it automatically.
Official sources: Ohio Revised Code §5321.16 · Ohio Revised Code §5321.17 · Ohio Revised Code §5321.18 · Last reviewed: October 2026
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