Ohio Tenancy Law

Ohio Lease Review — AI Analysis of Your Rental Agreement

AI analysis of Ohio rental agreements against ORC Chapter 5321 — habitability, security deposits, and entry notice protections.

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Ohio laws we check against

LeaseScan reads your rental agreement and flags every clause that conflicts with — or is materially harsher than — these statutes.

ORC Chapter 5321

Ohio Landlords and Tenants

Ohio Revised Code Chapter 5321 governs every residential tenancy in the state, defining mutual duties of landlords and tenants.

Ohio Rev. Code § 5321 et seq.

Security deposits

§ 5321.16 — 30-day return + interest

Deposits exceeding $50 or one month rent (whichever greater) held over 6 months must accrue 5% annual interest. Itemised return within 30 days.

ORC § 5321.16

Habitability

§ 5321.04 — Landlord duties

Landlords must comply with health, safety, and housing codes; keep common areas safe; maintain plumbing, heating, and electrical in working order.

ORC § 5321.04

Entry notice

§ 5321.04(A)(8) — 24-hour notice

Ohio requires 24 hours reasonable notice before non-emergency entry. Repeated unauthorised entry is grounds for termination by the tenant.

ORC § 5321.04(A)(8)

What you get on every Ohio lease scan

Clause-by-clause severity flags (critical / warning / fair / info)
Plain-English explanation of each problematic clause
Specific statute citation for Ohio where the clause conflicts
Top negotiation points with suggested wording to ask the landlord
Risk score 0–100 so you know how problematic the lease is overall
Shareable report URL you can send to your landlord or letting agent

Not legal advice. LeaseScan is an AI-powered tool that flags clauses that may be unfair, unclear, or worth negotiating under Ohio law. It is not a substitute for advice from a qualified attorney licensed in Ohio. For binding legal opinions on your tenancy, consult a regulated professional.