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Learn about both landlord and tenant rights in Ohio regarding rent payments, habitability, privacy, notice requirements and more.
This information applies to most residential tenants who pay rent for a place to live, with some exceptions (e.g., those who pay rent to live in nursing homes, hotels and motels, and university-owned housing).
The general assembly finds and declares that maintenance of an adequate housing supply, including access to livable, clean, and well-maintained residential rental premises, in the state of Ohio is an urgent statewide priority and necessary to the well-being of Ohioans.
This guide provides an overview of Ohio’s fair-housing laws and can help answer questions you might have about steps you can take to legally rent property and to avoid potential lawsuits. To help landlords stay informed of fair -housing laws, the Civil Rights Section of the Ohio Attorney
Ohio law lists certain circumstances where tenants and landlords may recover damages and, sometimes, reasonable attorneys’ fees, for the other party’s unlawful act.
Ohio Rent Rules. State law regulates several rent-related issues. For example, it prohibits landlords from using rent increases as a way to discriminate or retaliate against tenants. Tenant Rights to Withhold Rent in Ohio. Tenants may withhold rent if a landlord fails to take care of important repairs, such as a broken heater.
This overview of key landlord-tenant laws in Ohio will get you started. Required Landlord Disclosures in Ohio Under Ohio law, landlords must disclose. The Eviction Process in Ohio: Rules for Landlords and Property Managers. A landlord can evict a tenant in Ohio for not paying rent or violating the lease, among other reasons.
This comprehensive guide provides an overview of tenant rights in Ohio, including their rights under Ohio Revised Code (ORC) Chapter 5321, the right to privacy, rules for lease termination, and return of security deposits.
Landlords and tenants don't always agree. Learn about what happens what landlords and tenants disagree. Funding provided by the Ohio State Bar Foundation.
Section 5321.04. |. Landlord obligations. (A) A landlord who is a party to a rental agreement shall do all of the following: (1) Comply with the requirements of all applicable building, housing, health, and safety codes that materially affect health and safety;