📜 State Law Guide • Updated January 2025
Ohio Landlord Tenant Laws 2025
Ohio rental laws are outlined in the Ohio Revised Code. Key areas include security deposit interest, quick eviction timelines, and maintenance obligations.
None
Rent Control
None
Deposit Limit
30 days
Deposit Return
3 days
Eviction Notice
Security Deposit Rules
Ohio has specific interest payment requirements for security deposits that exceed one month's rent.
- No Maximum: Landlords can charge any amount.
- Interest Requirement: If deposit > 1 month rent, must pay 5% interest annually on the excess amount (after 6 months tenure).
- Return Deadline: 30 days after lease termination.
- Itemization: Written itemized list of deductions required if full amount not returned.
Eviction Process
Ohio has a relatively fast eviction process for non-payment, often starting with a 3-Day Notice.
| Reason | Notice Required | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Non-payment of rent | 3 days | "Notice to Leave Premises" |
| Lease violation | 30 days | For breach of lease terms |
| Health/Safety violation | 30 days | Must cure or quit |
| Drug activity | 3 days | Expedited process |
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