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Ohio Residential Lease Agreement

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A complete, state-specific residential lease agreement covering term, rent, deposits, house rules, and every disclosure your state requires — generated from your answers in minutes, not copied from a generic template. Covers both fixed-term and month-to-month tenancies.

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

Is this lease legally valid in my state?

It's built from your state's statutes and includes the disclosures and clauses your state requires. It is a self-help document, not legal advice — for a specific legal question, consult a licensed attorney in your state.

Can I edit the lease after I buy it?

Yes. A solo purchase lets you regenerate the document any time before you download the final copy. The Complete Landlord Pack includes unlimited edits for 12 months.

What's the difference between fixed-term and month-to-month?

A fixed-term lease ends on a specific date with no further notice required. A month-to-month lease continues indefinitely until either party gives the notice your state requires.

Need more than one document?

The Complete Landlord Pack includes this document plus 5 more for Ohio, with unlimited edits for 12 months.

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