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Ohio Security Deposit Return Letter

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An itemized security deposit return letter, timed to your state's statutory deadline — this is the single most litigated moment in a tenancy, and missing the deadline or itemization requirement can cost a landlord the right to keep any of the deposit.

Core state figures — deposit caps, notice periods, entry rules — independently verified by a licensed U.S. attorney.

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What Ohio law requires

Security deposit cap: Ohio law does not limit how much a landlord can charge for a security deposit. (Deposits exceeding $50 or one month's rent, whichever is greater, accrue 5% annual interest if the tenant stays 6 or more months — a separate rule from the deposit amount itself.)
Ohio Rev. Code § 5321.16 (interest-only provision; no statute imposes a deposit-amount cap) · source
Deposit return deadline: 30 days after move-out
Ohio Rev. Code § 5321.16(B)–(C) · source
Month-to-month termination notice: 30 days
Ohio Rev. Code § 5321.17(B) · source
Pay-or-quit notice (late rent): 3 days
Ohio Rev. Code § 1923.04 · source
Late fee guidance: no statutory cap

Frequently asked questions

What happens if I miss the deadline?

Most states penalize a late or non-itemized return — commonly forfeiting the right to withhold any amount, sometimes with additional statutory damages. Deadlines vary by state; this document is timed to yours.

Do I need to itemize every deduction?

Yes, in virtually every state — a vague "cleaning and repairs" line is not sufficient. List each deduction separately with its own amount.

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