Ohio Standard Residential Lease Agreement Template

Maximum Amount: Ohio state law does not set a limit on the amount the landlord can collect as a security deposit.

• Receipt Required? No.

Return Period: The landlord must return the security deposit, minus any lawful deductions, within 30 days after termination of the tenancy (§ 5321.16(B)). The landlord is also required to pay the tenant 5% annual interest on any deposit collected in excess of one month’s rent for any tenancy lasting 6 months or longer (§ 5321.16(A)).

• Itemized List Required? Yes. If withholding funds for unpaid rent or damage, the landlord must provide the tenant with an itemized written accounting within the 30-day return window (§ 5321.16(B)).

Lead-Based Paint Disclosure: For residential structures constructed before January 1, 1978, landlords must distribute the federal EPA Lead Hazard Pamphlet (PDF) and disclose any known lead-based paint hazards before lease execution (40 CFR § 745.113).

Landlord and Agent Disclosure: Every written rental agreement in Ohio must include the name and address of the property owner, as well as the owner’s agent when applicable (§ 5321.18 (A)). This is included in the Ohio Standard Residential Lease Agreement. If the rental agreement has been reached orally, the landlord must provide the tenant with a written notice with this information at the beginning of the tenancy (§ 5321.18 (B)).