Tenant Rights Guide
Security deposit laws, repair deadlines, and your legal rights as a Ohio tenant — with a free demand letter generator.
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Security Deposit Deadline
30 days
Ohio Revised Code § 5321.16
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Penalty for Late Return
2x the amount wrongfully withheld
If landlord misses deadline
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Repair Deadline
30 days after written notice
Ohio Revised Code § 5321.02
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Notice Required
Written notice
To trigger legal deadlines
| Issue | Deadline | Law |
|---|---|---|
| Security Deposit Return | 30 days | Ohio Revised Code § 5321.16 |
| General Repairs | 30 days after written notice | Ohio Revised Code § 5321.02 |
| Heat & Hot Water | Emergency — 24–72 hours | Ohio Revised Code § 5321.04(A)(4) |
| Written Notice Required | Written notice | Required to trigger deadlines |
With Ohio Revised Code § 5321.16 and Ohio Revised Code § 5321.02 automatically included. Free to start.