Ohio Standard Residential Lease Agreement

An Ohio standard residential lease agreement is a legally binding document between a landlord and tenant outlining the terms of renting a property for a specific duration. Typically, this standard lease covers a period of one year.

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• Lease Length Considerations
• Required Lease Disclosures
• Security Deposit
• Rent Payments
• Landlord Resources
• Related Forms

Lease Length Considerations

• There is no specific maximum lease duration. Leases determine their own length as long as the term is specific and agreed upon in writing by both the landlord and tenant.

Required Lease Disclosures

• Lead-Based Hazards.
• Security Deposit Notice.

For comprehensive information on disclosure requirements and relevant laws, visit our Ohio lease agreements page.

Security Deposit

• Maximum Amount($): No state-imposed limit.
• Returning to Tenant: Within 30 days. [1]

Rent Payments

• Grace Period:no rent grace period. However, It can be specified in the lease.
• Maximum Late Fee: No specific state limit, but fees must be reasonable.
• NSF Fee: $30 per instance or 10% of the amount, whichever is greater. [2]

Landlord Resources

• Landlord-Tenant Laws – § 5321 (Landlords and Tenants).
• Handbook – Ohio Landlord-Tenant Guide (PDF).

Related Forms

Ohio Rental Application

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1. § 5321.16(B). http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/5321.16
2. § 1319.16. https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-1319.16

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