Ohio Revised Code » Title [53] LIII Real Property governs a lease transaction in Ohio State. This law is equally applicable to residential as well as commercial property leases. In addition, a landlord and a tenant must review Chapter 5321: Landlords and Tenants for detailed information and guidelines.

Various lease agreement types are available in Ohio. However, it is always safer to enter into a written agreement than an oral arrangement. In addition, a tenant may choose to enter into month-to-month tenancy or fixed lease with the mutual understanding with the tenant.

Revocation of a rental agreement is possible upon a service of 30-day notice prior to the natural termination date. However, the tenant must ensure that he/she verifies the move-in checklist items with the move-out checklist items to recover maximum deposit from the landlord. A landlord needs to refund the security deposit in 30 days from the date tenant moves out and surrenders the property possession.

Here are some Ohio Rental Agreements in PDF format. Please feel free to download and use them.