Ohio Landlord-Tenant Law: The Verified Rules (2026)
Every value below cites its statute and shows the date we last checked it. Where we haven't verified a rule yet, we say so — we never guess at the law.
Security deposits
Return deadline
Spot-check advised30 days
Source: Ohio Rev. Code § 5321.16 · Last verified June 1, 2026 · Deposit return tool for Ohio →
Itemized statement required
Spot-check advisedYes
Source: Ohio Rev. Code § 5321.16 · Last verified June 1, 2026 · Deposit return tool for Ohio →
Interest on the deposit
VerifiedYes
Source: Ohio Rev. Code § 5321.16 · Last verified June 10, 2026 · Deposit interest tool for Ohio →
Interest rule
VerifiedDeposits over $50 or one month's rent (whichever is greater) earn 5% per year on the excess, once the tenant has occupied the unit for six months, paid annually.
Source: Ohio Rev. Code § 5321.16 · Last verified June 10, 2026 · Deposit interest tool for Ohio →
Rent, fees, and notice
Month-to-month termination notice
Verified30 days
Source: Ohio Rev. Code § 5321.17(B) · Last verified July 2, 2026
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