30 days
to return a deposit
Security deposit
Ohio landlords have 30 days to return a security deposit after you move out and give a forwarding address.
State rules · OH
Ohio landlord-tenant rules
The six rules landlords and renters ask about most in Ohio, each with the statute it comes from.
30 days
landlord notice, month-to-month
Notice to vacate
In Ohio, landlords and tenants must each give 30 days’ notice to end a month-to-month tenancy.
No cap
on late fees
Late fees
Ohio law sets no dollar or percentage cap on late fees and no required grace period, so your lease sets the terms.
30 days
notice before an increase
Rent increase notice
Ohio landlords must give at least 30 days’ notice before raising the rent on a month-to-month tenancy.
24 hours
notice before entry
Landlord entry
In Ohio, the law treats 24 hours’ notice as reasonable before a landlord enters, except in an emergency.
$6,000
small claims limit
Not legal advice. Statutes change; check the linked section. The law behind each rule: Ohio Revised Code, Chapter 5321 (Landlords and Tenants) and Chapter 1923 (Forcible Entry and Detainer).
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