Ohio Landlord-Tenant Compliance (OH)
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Ohio Security Deposit Return Deadline & Late Fee Calculator (Ohio Rev. Code § 5321.16)
Under Ohio Revised Code § 5321.16, any deduction from a security deposit must be itemized and identified by the landlord in a written notice delivered to the tenant together with the amount due within 30 days after termination of the rental agreement and delivery of possession.
Statutory Return / Claim Window
30d Return / 30d Claim
Calendar days post-surrender
Late Fee Cap & Grace Period
Reasonable contract provision (~10% benchmark)
Grace Period: 0 days
Security Deposit Limit
No statutory cap (5% annual interest on excess over 1 month's rent if held >6 months)
Quick Ohio Security Deposit Postmark Deadline Calculator
Mandatory Postmark Deadline:
2026-12-15
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