Free Ohio Residential Lease/Rental Agreement

Table of Contents

1. OH Residential Lease Agreement: Download a Free Template
2. View Sample PDF
3. OH Landlord and Tenant Laws
   • Security Deposit Regulations
   • Landlord Right of Entry
   • Additional Contact Information

1. Download a Free OH Residential Lease Agreement

Download: Word (.docx) or Adobe PDF

Each state is required by Federal law to include the following essential terms and elements in their Rental/Lease Agreements:

1. contact and identifying information of the tenant and landlord,
2. property address and description,
3. any pet prohibitions or requirements,
4. lead based and health hazard disclosures,
5. security deposit amount and due date

Not every state will have identical elements when it comes to the requirements and provisions in their rental agreement.

It is recommended you acquaint yourself with your state’s requirements and specificities to ensure that your Lease/Rental Agreement is comprehensive and protects your financial and legal rights fully.

Select the appropriate state where your Lease/Rental Agreement is to be executed to learn about important requirements and differences.

2. Ohio Residential Lease Agreement Sample PDF

The sample lease agreement below describes a contract between “Landlord” Kevin Lee and “Tenant” Olivia Graham. She agrees to rent a duplex in Columbia for $1,000 per month for a fixed term beginning on June 01, 2017 and ending on August 09, 2017. The tenant agrees to pay for all utilities and services for the Premises.

This is a good example of what provisions a simple lease agreement might contain, and how one should look in its final form.

Ohio-Residential-Lease-Rental-Agreement

3. Ohio Landlord and Tenant Laws

Ohio imposes additional and distinct requirements for landlords and tenants when executing a Lease/Rental Agreement. For example, Ohio Statute provides for the following:

Security Deposit:

1. There is no limit as to the amount a landlord may collect as a security deposit from the tenant (No statute).
2. Any security deposit greater than fifty dollars ($50) must accrue interest on the difference at the rate of five percent (5%) per year and be paid annually to the tenant, if the tenant lives at the leased property for more than six (6) months. (§§ 5321.16(A))

Landlord Right of Entry:

1. A landlord must provide a tenant with at minimum, twenty-four (24) hours written notice before entering the premises and may only enter at a reasonable time. (§§ 5321.04)

Additionally, Ohio law requires:

Further Contact Details:

1. Every rental agreement contain the contact details of the owner and the owner’s agent. (§§ 5321.18)