OH — Ohio

Free Ohio Lease Agreement Generator

Create a residential lease agreement that complies with Ohio's landlord-tenant laws. Includes all 2 required disclosures, security deposit rules, and notice periods — automatically.

Create OH Lease Agreement — Free

Ohio Landlord-Tenant Law Summary

Security Deposit Limit
No statutory limit
Deposit Return Deadline
30 days
Notice to Quit (Non-Payment)
3 days
Late Fee Rules
No statutory limit (must be reasonable)
Landlord Entry Notice
24 hours
Termination Notice (Month-to-Month)
30 days

Note: Ohio Landlord Tenant Act (ORC 5321). Deposit must earn interest if lease > 6 months and deposit > $50 (5+ unit buildings).

Required Disclosures in Ohio

Ohio law requires landlords to provide the following disclosures to tenants. Our generator includes all of these automatically.

Lead-based paint (pre-1978)
Landlord/agent name and address

What You Need to Know About Ohio Lease Agreements

Security Deposit Rules

In Ohio, the security deposit limit is no statutory limit. After the tenant moves out, landlords must return the deposit (minus any lawful deductions) within 30 days. Deductions are typically limited to unpaid rent, damages beyond normal wear and tear, and cleaning costs if the unit was left in a condition worse than when the tenant moved in.

Notice Requirements

Ohio requires 3 days notice for non-payment of rent before a landlord can begin eviction proceedings. For month-to-month tenancies, 30 days written notice is required to terminate. Landlords must provide at least 24 hours notice before entering the rental unit, except in emergencies.

Late Fees

No statutory limit (must be reasonable).

Create Your Ohio Lease Agreement

Includes all 2 required disclosures and Ohio-specific rules. Free PDF download.

Generate Free OH Lease

Lease Agreements for Other States

ALAKAZARCACOCTDEFLGAHIIDILINIAKSKYLAMEMDMAMIMNMSMOMTNENVNHNJNMNYNCNDOKORPARISCSDTNTXUTVTVAWAWVWIWYDC