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Ohio Lease Renewal Agreement
$19Extend an existing tenancy for a new term without redrafting the whole lease — set the new dates and rent, note any other changed terms, and everything else from the original lease stays in force.
Core state figures — deposit caps, notice periods, entry rules — independently verified by a licensed U.S. attorney.
What Ohio law requires
- Security deposit cap
- Ohio law does not limit how much a landlord can charge for a security deposit. (Deposits exceeding $50 or one month's rent, whichever is greater, accrue 5% annual interest if the tenant stays 6 or more months — a separate rule from the deposit amount itself.)Ohio Rev. Code § 5321.16 (interest-only provision; no statute imposes a deposit-amount cap) · source
- Deposit return deadline
- 30 days after move-outOhio Rev. Code § 5321.16(B)–(C) · source
- Month-to-month termination notice
- 30 daysOhio Rev. Code § 5321.17(B) · source
- Pay-or-quit notice (late rent)
- 3 daysOhio Rev. Code § 1923.04 · source
- Late fee guidance
- no statutory cap
Frequently asked questions
Do I need this instead of a new lease?
If the tenant is staying and most terms are unchanged, a renewal is simpler than a full new lease. If a lot is changing (new tenants, major rule changes), a fresh lease is cleaner.
Can I raise the rent with this document?
Yes — set the new monthly rent for the renewal term. Some states cap how much or how often rent can increase; verify your state's rule before finalizing the amount.
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