Ohio Landlord-Tenant Laws
Complete 2026 guide to Ohio landlord laws — security deposits, eviction process, entry notice, and rent control status.
Landlord Score
7
out of 10
Balanced
Key Law Summary — Ohio
🏦
Security Deposit Max
None
📋
Eviction Notice
3 days (pay or quit)
⚡
Avg Eviction Timeline
30 days
🚪
Entry Notice Required
24 hours
💰
Late Fee Cap
None
⚖
Eviction Filing Fee
$100–$130
🏘️
Rent Control
None
❄️
Winter Eviction Ban
No
✅ Landlord Rights in Ohio
→No deposit cap
→No rent control
→Expedited forcible entry
⚖ Tenant Rights in Ohio
→Habitability
→Repair & deduct
📋 Required Disclosures
✓ Lead paint
⚡ Eviction Timeline — Ohio
1
Serve Notice
3-day notice to pay or quit
2
Wait Period
Allow 3 days for tenant to comply
3
File Complaint
File at court — fee: $100–$130
4
Court Hearing
Attend hearing with documentation
5
Judgment & Writ
Total avg: 30 days start to finish
Local Court Resources
At a Glance
Landlord Score7/10
Eviction Avg30 days
Notice Period3 days
Entry Notice24hr