What Is Ownership Disclosure?

Every written rental agreement must contain the name and address of the owner and the owner's agent. If the owner is a corporation or partnership, the address must be the principal place of business in the County (or State) and must include the name of the person in charge at that location. In the case of an oral agreement, this information must be provided to the tenant in writing at the beginning of the tenancy. A landlord who does not disclose this information gives up the right to a notice before a tenant takes legal action under the Ohio LandlordTenant Law. Some municipalities have registration requirements before a landlord may offer a unit for rent. Check your local city hall.

Other Ohio Landlord/Tenant FAQs

Q: What Are A Landlord's Duties?
A: A landlord has the duty to: Put and keep the premises in a fit and habitable condition. Keep the common areas safe and sanitary. Comply with building, housing, … More
Q: What Are A Tenant's Duties?
A: A tenant has the duty to: 1. Keep the premises safe and sanitary. 2. Dispose of rubbish in the proper manner. 3. Keep the plumbing fixtures as clean as their condition … More
Q: What Is A Security Deposit?
A: The Ohio LandlordTenant Law permits a landlord to collect a security deposit to cover the costs of: unpaid rents or charges, and repair of tenantcaused … More
Q: What Is Abandonment?
A: The Ohio LandlordTenant Law does not address the problem of abandonment of a rental unit by a tenant. If a tenant fails to remove all of her/his belongings, or … More
Q: What If My Landlord Doesn't Make Repairs?
A: If a landlord does not meet the duties imposed by the Landlord Tenant law or the local housing codes or the rental agreement or if there are conditions which … More
Q: What About Drug Activity In Rental Housing?
A: In 1990, Ohio added provisions to the Landlord Tenant Law which require landlords to evict tenants when the landlord has information from a law enforcement officer, … More
Q: Does Ohio Have Fair Housing Practices?
A: Fair housing is your right. It is a right protected by Federal and State law. Fair housing means that you may freely choose a place to live REGARDLESS of your race, … More
Q: Does Rent Control Apply In Ohio?
A: There is no government control over rents in Ohio, except in subsidized housing programs. In the case of a monthtomonth rental agreement, the landlord must … More
Q: Can My Landlord Enter My Premises?
A: A landlord may enter a tenant's unit only after giving a 24hour notice, except in case of emergency. Landlords may not enter at an unreasonable time or in an … More
Q: What Is Eviction?
A: Whether or not a tenant's right to occupy a residential unit has ended, a landlord may not: Shut off utilities Change the locks to force the tenant from the unit … More