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: What Is Ownership Disclosure?
  A: 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 … 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

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