Ohio Revised Code Chapter 5321
Free Ohio residential lease template.
Ohio law requires landlords to provide 24 hours notice before entry (ORC § 5321.04(A)(8)). Deposits over $50 held more than 6 months earn 5% annual interest payable to the tenant (ORC § 5321.16) — unique among US states. Eviction notice for nonpayment is 3 days. No statewide deposit cap; deposit return within 30 days.
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What is in this Ohio template
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ORC § 5321.16
Security deposit
No cap. Deposits > $50 held > 6 months earn 5% interest payable to tenant.
ORC § 5321.04(A)(8)
Notice to enter
24 hours notice except in emergency.
ORC § 1923.04
Eviction notice (nonpayment)
3-day notice to leave premises.
ORC § 5321.17
Notice to terminate (m2m)
30 days written notice.
ORC § 5321.04
Landlord habitability duty
Building/housing code compliance + reasonable repairs.
ORC § 5321.05
Tenant obligations
Statutory enumeration.
Required disclosures in Ohio
- ·Federal lead-paint disclosure (pre-1978)
Quick reference for Ohio landlords
| Security deposit cap | No statutory cap |
|---|---|
| Deposit return deadline | 30 days from move-out |
| Notice before entry | 24 hours (ORC § 5321.04) |
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