Ohio Interest on deposits
Does a landlord have to pay interest on a security deposit in Ohio?
Required on the portion of a deposit above $50 or one month's rent (whichever is greater): 5% a year, computed and paid annually, if the tenant stays 6 months or more.
Verified Source: Ohio Rev. Code § 5321.16(A) · last checked 2026-10-23
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