Ohio Landlord-Tenant Law

Overview of Landlord-Tenant Laws in Ohio

Both landlords and tenants should be able to deal with many legal questions and problems without a lawyer, once they understand the basics of state law. This overview of key landlord-tenant laws in Ohio will get you started. Required Landlord Disclosures in Ohio Under Ohio law, landlords must disclose

Ohio Notice Requirements to Terminate a Month-to-Month Tenancy

Find out Ohio rules for how much notice you (and your landlord) must give each other to end a month-to-month tenancy.

Handling a Tenant's Abandoned Property in Ohio

Whether a tenant moves out voluntarily or after an eviction, you may find yourself not only cleaning up and repairing damage, but also dealing with personal property left behind. Usually, this will just be trash that the tenant doesn’t want, such as old wine bottles, food, and newspapers. When it’s

Ohio Tenant Rights to Withhold Rent

Find out what justifies rent withholding in Ohio if your rental unit has serious defects.

Eviction Notices for Nonpayment of Rent in Ohio

Landlords have the option of evicting a tenant who is late in paying rent in Ohio. Here’s how.

The Eviction Process in Ohio: Rules for Landlords and Property Managers

A landlord can evict a tenant in Ohio for not paying rent or violating the lease, among other reasons. Before evicting the tenant, the landlord must first terminate the tenancy and give the tenant notice asking the tenant to vacate the rental unit. If the tenant does not move out, then the landlord can

Top 10 Landlord Legal Responsibilities in Ohio

Running a rental property business in Ohio entails many legal responsibilities—from how you choose tenants to how and when you return security deposits. Ignorance of the law can cost landlords plenty—for example, if you need to hire an attorney to defend you against a tenant’s discrimination complaint.

Ohio Rules Regarding Mold in Rental Properties

Here's what Ohio landlords (and tenants) need to know about mold and the law.

Ohio Landlord's Guide to Security Deposit Disputes in Small Claims Court

Even the most meticulous landlord may be sued by a tenant over the return of a security deposit.

Ohio Security Deposit Limits and Deadlines

A breakdown of Ohio landlord-tenant laws on security deposits.