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Ohio Move-In / Move-Out Inspection Checklist

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A room-by-room condition record signed by landlord and tenant at move-in, then reused at move-out — the single best protection against a disputed security deposit deduction.

Core state figures — deposit caps, notice periods, entry rules — independently verified by a licensed U.S. attorney.

Start my move-in / move-out inspection checklist — $19

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-out
Ohio Rev. Code § 5321.16(B)–(C) · source
Month-to-month termination notice: 30 days
Ohio Rev. Code § 5321.17(B) · source
Pay-or-quit notice (late rent): 3 days
Ohio Rev. Code § 1923.04 · source
Late fee guidance: no statutory cap

Frequently asked questions

Is a move-in checklist legally required?

Some states require a written condition statement before a deposit is collected; in every state it's strong evidence if a deposit deduction is ever disputed.

Do I need to fill this out again at move-out?

Yes — compare the same rooms against the same checklist so any new damage is clear. Bundle purchasers can re-edit this document within their 12-month window.

Need more than one document?

The Complete Landlord Pack includes this document plus 5 more for Ohio, with unlimited edits for 12 months.

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