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Ohio Security deposit limit

Last reviewed 2026-10-23

How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in Ohio?

Ohio's landlord-tenant law (Ohio Rev. Code ch. 5321 (§§ 5321.01–5321.20), reviewed by full-text search on 2026-10-15) sets no cap on security deposits; the lease terms control.

Verified Source: Ohio Rev. Code ch. 5321 (§§ 5321.01–5321.20) · last checked 2026-10-23

Related Ohio rules

Deposit return deadline

Itemized written notice of deductions plus any amount due within 30 days after the rental agreement ends and possession is returned. The tenant must give a forwarding address in writing.

Verified Source: Ohio Rev. Code § 5321.16(B) · last checked 2026-10-23 · Full Ohio deposit return deadline page

Interest on deposits

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 · Full Ohio interest on deposits page

Move-in/move-out checklist

Ohio's landlord-tenant law (Ohio Rev. Code ch. 5321 (§§ 5321.01–5321.20), reviewed by full-text search on 2026-10-15) sets no move-in or move-out inspection or checklist requirement; the lease terms control.

Verified Source: Ohio Rev. Code ch. 5321 (§§ 5321.01–5321.20) · last checked 2026-10-23 · Full Ohio move-in/move-out checklist page

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