Use this free Ohio lease agreement template any time you lease your residence in Ohio to another party. We add all the critical terms and mandatory disclosures for a standard lease agreement so you can use it as is if you prefer a pre-existing contract.
[Landlord.FirstName] [Landlord.LastName] ("Landlord") agrees to lease to [Tenant.FirstName] [Tenant.LastName] ("Tenant") the below Property per the terms of this Ohio lease agreement.
Property: (Property.Name)
Address: (Property.Street) (Property.City) (Property.State) (Property.Zip)
Define how and when you or the renter can terminate the rental lease agreement form in Ohio and how long it’s valid.
This contract starts on (Start.Date) ("Start Date") and operate on a:
Month-to-monthbasis until both parties sign a new contract on a lease basis or one of the parties terminates the contract.
Lease basis for one calendar year or until (End.Date) ("End Date"). The contract will switch to a month-to-month basis with all terms remaining in full force and effect if the Tenant remains on the premises beyond the End Date.
Once this contract terminates, the Tenant will vacate the residence unless the Landlord willingly accepts to Rent month-to-month or renews the standard lease agreement.
Ohio has no rental control laws, so you can charge the amount you want. Further, the owner isn’t required to give written notice if they raise the Rent. Remember to add the payment address and methods you approve to ensure you can receive the Rent in a manner convenient to you.
The Tenant will pay the rental amount of $ (Rent.Amount) ("Rent") by the 1st of each month. Should the Landlord not receive the Rent by the 1st of each month, they are entitled to charge a late fee per the terms below.
The Tenant must pay Rent using (Payment.Method1) or (Payment.Method2) to (Payment.Location). It is the responsibility of the Tenant to deliver the Rent to the Landlord before or on the 1st, whether online or mailed. Should this agreement have a Start Date other than the 1st, the Landlord will prorate the payment remitted on the 1st of that month.
In Ohio the security deposit is generally based on the interest amount. While owners can decide on the security deposit amount, they must pay interest if the renter leases the premises for more than six months.
Upon executing this agreement, the Tenant pays the Landlord a refundable security deposit of $ (Deposit.Amount). The Landlord is not required to keep the security deposit in a trust account but will incur interest on the excess at a rate of 5% per annum should the Tenant stay on the premises for more than six (6) months. The Landlord will annually pay this interest to the Tenant.
The Landlord will provide an itemized statement of deductions on the security deposit and return the entire or partial amount within 30 days of terminating the lease and the Tenant vacating the premises.
The Landlord can return a partial amount under the following circumstances:
Paying unpaid Rent or fees of the Tenant. Cleaning the residence beyond the expected wear and tear. Non-standard repairs of the Property.The security deposit is not a payment of any Rent payment.
If the Landlord has not received the full Rent payment by the 5th of each month, then a daily late fee of $ (Late.Fee) applies. A charge of $ (Charge.Amount) will apply to any payments returned for a "stop payment," inefficient funds, or any other reason.
The Tenant agrees no individuals other than those in the table below the Landlord approves will stay on the premises. The Landlord must give written consent for any guests remaining for longer than fourteen (14) days on the premises.
It is the responsibility of the Tenant to maintain the inside and outside of the Property in a clean condition during the agreement term, including, but not limited to:
List all the renter’s responsibilities regarding maintenance. You may share a printable rental lease agreement version or send it online before signing to review the details. The renter might request you take care of it if you don’t state the daily maintenance that’s up to the renter.
The Tenant will send a written notice to the Landlord of any problem, malfunction, or damage. If the negligence, fault, or guests of the Tenant cause the breakage, the Tenant may have to bear the costs of fixing it.
The Tenant is not allowed to modify the Property, such as painting the walls, ceiling, or other parts of the residence, putting nails in the walls, or other modifications that might damage it beyond the average wear and tear.
The Landlord must repair any habitable defects and mechanical damages, like plumbing, HVAC breakages, electrical problems, etc.
Both parties agree to adhere to the below terms.
The Landlord must give notice of entering the Property at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance if they enter for the necessary repairs, an inspection, or showing it to potential buyers. The Landlord may enter the premises with no advance notice in the case of emergencies.
The Tenant will not sublet or assign this agreement or sections of this agreement to other parties without the written approval of the Landlord. Should the Landlord sell the Property, they can hand over the contract to the new owner.
The Tenant agrees not to commit waste or cause excessive noise on the premises. The Tenant will abide by all local, County, and State laws on criminal conduct, noise ordinances, and other laws.