Ohio (OH) lease form
Quick answer
Ohio does not require a written lease, but any written rental agreement must comply with ORC Chapter 5321 and include the owner's or agent's name and address. Prohibited terms under ORC 5321.13 include waiving the landlord's duty to maintain premises, and courts may void unconscionable clauses under ORC 5321.14.
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Every written rental agreement must state the name and address of the owner or owner's agent; if the agreement is oral, this must be delivered in writing at occupancy commencement (ORC 5321.18).
For deposits over $50 or one month's rent, landlords must disclose the interest obligation; interest accrues after 6 months of tenancy (ORC 5321.16).
Landlords must include or reference the tenant's right to display a US flag under ORC 5321.131; any lease clause restricting this display is an unconscionable term.
Federal law requires disclosure of known lead hazards and distribution of the EPA pamphlet for all housing built before 1978.
General information, not legal advice. Governing statute: Ohio Revised Code Chapter 5321 (Landlords and Tenants). Confirm current requirements or consult an attorney before finalizing a lease.
Ohio lease FAQ
No. Oral leases are legal, but written agreements must include the landlord's name and address under ORC 5321.18 and cannot contain prohibited terms under ORC 5321.13.
ORC 5321.13 prohibits clauses waiving the landlord's maintenance duty or the tenant's right to a timely security deposit return; ORC 5321.14 lets courts void unconscionable clauses.
Interest accrues on deposits exceeding $50 or one month's rent after the tenant has lived in the unit for at least 6 months, per ORC 5321.16.
Within 30 days of lease termination and move-out, with a written itemized list of any deductions; failure forfeits the right to deductions and can result in double-damages liability.
