OH landlord resources
Bookkeeping and reporting in Ohio
Track deposit liabilities, operating costs and monthly reporting.
Dataset review pending. These supplied references have not been independently verified. Educational information only, not legal, tax or financial advice.
Ohio: Security deposits
No statutory cap (ORC 5321.16 imposes no limit on the deposit amount).
Interest (5%/yr) only on the portion exceeding the greater of $50 or one month's rent, and only if the tenant stays 6 months or more; paid annually (ORC 5321.16(A)).
The uploaded dataset lists a deposit-return period of 30 days. Review the cited rule for the applicable conditions and timing.
Sources supplied for Ohio
Dates below are verification dates claimed in the uploaded dataset, not a new review by Calvin's team.
- ORC 5321.16 (security deposit)
Dataset verification date: 2026-11-06
- ORC 1923.04 (3-day notice)
Dataset verification date: 2026-11-06
- ORC 5321.17 (termination of tenancies)
Dataset verification date: 2026-11-06
- ORC 5321.19 (local rent control preemption)
Dataset verification date: 2026-11-06
Offices listed in the dataset
- Ohio Attorney Generalstate attorney general
- Supreme Court of Ohiostate courts
- Ohio Laws and Administrative Rulesstate statutes