The Ohio standard rental lease agreement is a written contract between the Landlord and Tenant. The agreement gives the Tenant(s) the right to occupy the property for a period of time in exchange for monthly rent payments.
Rental Application – The Landlord can request a rental application from Tenants to verify the financial credentials. Once approved, both parties can sign the lease.
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Most Recent US Home Facts
- Population (2023): 334,914,895
- Median Households (2022): 125,736,353
- Median Household Income (2022): $75,149
- Owner-occupied Households (2022): 64.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Required Disclosure Forms
- Lead-Based Paint Disclosure
Security Deposit Requirements
Maximum Amount – No limit.
Returning to Tenant – 30 days of the lease end date. If any amount was taken out by the Landlord then an itemized list of deductions must be included.
Source: § 5321.16(B)
Paying Rent and Late Fees
Grace Period – No grace period.
Maximum Late Fee – No limit.
NSF Fees – $30 per bounced rent check.
Source: § 1319.16(A)
Landlord Entry to Rental Property
Landlords must notify Tenants 24 hours before entering the rented premises for any non-emergency reasons.
Source: § 5321.04(A)(8)
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