Ohio Room Rental Agreement (2026)
Rent one private room in a shared home, with house rules and shared areas. 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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Ohio: 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
How it works
- Answer questions about the home, the tenants, rent and deposit. The form checks Ohio limits.
- See a free preview of your lease.
- Pay once and download PDF + Word, with the Ohio addendum and signing instructions.
Frequently asked questions
- How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in Ohio?
- 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.
- How much notice ends a month-to-month rental in Ohio?
- 30 days before the periodic rental date (§5321.17(B)).
- Does the lease include the lead-based paint disclosure?
- Yes. If the home was built before 1978, the federal Lead Warning Statement and the disclosure section are added automatically; you must also give the tenant the EPA pamphlet.
- Does the lease need to be notarized?
- No. A residential lease is signed by the landlord and every adult tenant; each tenant gets a signed copy.
- Can I get it in Spanish?
- Yes. You sign the English lease and also receive a Spanish reference translation and Spanish instructions.
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