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A Ohio lease agreement is a legal form used when Landlords lease rental property to Tenants in exchange for rent payments.
Rental Application – The rental application is a form used by Landlords to collect information from prospective Tenants credit and renting history.
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 Standard Residential Lease Agreement
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 Simple (1-Page) Lease Agreement
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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
Agreement Form Must Include the Following
Required Disclosures (1)
- Lead-Based Paint Disclosure
Security Deposit
Maximum – Landlords can request from Tenants any amount as there are no governing laws in Ohio.
Return – The Landlord must return all deposits to Tenants within 30 days of the lease end date including an itemized list of deductions
Source: § 5321.16(B)
Paying Rent
Grace Period – No grace period in Ohio.
Maximum Late Fee – The maximum late fee Landlords can charge Tenants should be outlined in the agreement as there are no laws in Ohio on the maximum late fees Landlords can charge Tenants for late rent.
NSF Fee – $30 per bounced check.
Source: § 1319.16(A)
Landlord Entry
Landlords must notify Tenants before entering the rented premises for any non-emergency purpose 24-hours prior to property entry.
Source: § 5321.04(A)(8)