Ohio Lease Agreements

Create a legally compliant Ohio lease agreement that includes all state-required disclosures and clauses. Choose the document type that fits your rental situation, fill out the guided form, and download your professional PDF for $7.99.

Residential Lease Agreement

Standard fixed-term lease for houses, apartments, condos, and other residential properties.

Includes all Ohio required disclosures and complies with Ohio Landlord and Tenant Act, Ohio Revised Code.

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Month-to-Month Rental Agreement

Flexible agreement that auto-renews monthly. Ideal for short-term or indefinite tenancies.

30 days written notice by either party (ORC § 5321.17) landlord notice and 30 days tenant notice required in Ohio.

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Room Rental Agreement

Agreement for renting a single room in a shared house or apartment. Covers shared spaces and house rules.

Covers Ohio-specific habitability and entry notice requirements (24 hours advance notice required (ORC § 5321.04(A)(8)); must be at reasonable times).

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Sublease Agreement

Agreement for a tenant to sublet all or part of their rental to a new occupant.

Sublease rules in Ohio typically require landlord written consent. Document includes consent clause.

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Ohio Lease Law Requirements Summary

Security Deposit Limit No statutory limit on the amount of security deposit

Deposit Return Deadline 30 days

Late Fee Cap No statutory cap

Grace Period No statutory grace period

Landlord Notice (Month-to-Month) 30 days written notice by either party (ORC § 5321.17)

Tenant Notice (Month-to-Month) 30 days

Entry Notice 24 hours advance notice required (ORC § 5321.04(A)(8)); must be at reasonable times

Key Statute Ohio Landlord and Tenant Act, Ohio Revised Code

Ohio landlord-tenant law is governed by the Ohio Landlord and Tenant Act, Ohio Revised Code (ORC) §§ 5321.01 through 5321.19. Landlords must provide required disclosures including Lead-based paint disclosure (federal law, pre-1978 housing), Name and address of owner and, if different, the authorized agent for managing the premises (ORC § 5321.18), Disclosure of any known flood plain designation affecting the property, and more. Security deposits must be returned within 30 days of tenancy termination. Our documents are designed to comply with Ohio law and include all required provisions.

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