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Ohio Residential Lease Agreement Template

A Ohio-compliant lease with every disclosure the state requires built in, not bolted on — 4 state-specific clauses plus 11 universal ones. Fill it in, e-sign it, and it lives with the tenant record.

Free forever · e-signature included · reviewed against Ohio Revised Code, Chapter 5321 (Landlords and Tenants)
No limitSecurity deposit capOhio Rev. Code § 5321.16
30 daysDeposit returnafter move-out
Set by leaseLate fee ruleMust be reasonable
3 daysNotice for non-paymentOhio Rev. Code §§ 1923.04, 5321.11, 5321.17

What a Ohio lease must include

Ohio lets tenants pay their rent to the court clerk instead of the landlord when serious repairs go unfixed after written notice (Ohio Rev. Code § 5321.07). There is no deposit cap, but any amount above $50 or one month’s rent earns 5% interest for tenancies o...

These are the clauses and disclosures our Ohio template carries. Each cites the statute it comes from; the ones marked checkbox are filled from your property's answers.

Security deposit limit noticeOhio law does not impose a statutory limit on the amount of the security deposit. The security deposit for this Lease is...R.C. 5321.16(A) — no statutory cap; 5% inter...
Security deposit return termsWithin thirty (30) days after termination of the tenancy and delivery of possession to Landlord, Landlord shall return t...R.C. 5321.16(B)–(C)
Repair & habitability noticeUnder R.C. 5321.04, Landlord is required to: (a) comply with all applicable building, housing, health, and safety codes;...R.C. 5321.04 (Landlord obligations) / R.C. 5...
Owner disclosureOWNER AND AGENT DISCLOSUREPursuant to R.C. 5321.18, Landlord discloses the following name(s) and address(es) at which no...R.C. 5321.18
Universal clauses (11)Lead-based paint (pre-1978), pets, utilities, entry, subletting, holdover, notices, signatures — the parts every state shares.

How it works

1 · Answer eight questionsProperty, unit, tenant, rent, deposit, term, pets, utilities. The Ohio checkboxes come from your property record.
2 · Review the leaseEvery Ohio clause is in place with its statute. Edit any paragraph; required disclosures can't be removed by accident.
3 · E-sign & collect rentTenant signs on their phone. The signed PDF, autopay and the move-in checklist attach to the tenant automatically.

Ohio lease FAQ

Does Ohio cap security deposits?

Ohio sets no statutory maximum on the deposit, and it must be returned within 30 days (Ohio Rev. Code § 5321.16). The template states both in the deposit clause.

What late fee can a Ohio landlord charge?

Must be reasonable See Ohio Rev. Code § 5321.17. The template carries the rule and the grace period you set.

Is a lead-paint disclosure required?

For any building built before 1978, yes — it is federal (42 U.S.C. § 4852d). The template includes the EPA pamphlet acknowledgment automatically.

Is this lease legally binding once e-signed?

Yes. Electronic signatures are valid under the federal E-SIGN Act and Ohio's UETA; the signed PDF, audit trail and timestamps are stored with the tenant record.

Can I edit the template?

Every paragraph is editable before signing. Clauses Ohio requires are marked and cannot be removed by accident.

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The clause list mirrors the Ohio disclosure set in the My Rental Spot lease builder and is reviewed against Ohio Revised Code, Chapter 5321 (Landlords and Tenants). General information for landlords, not legal advice; local ordinances can add requirements.