Ohio Tenant/Landlord Law

The Ohio Tenant-Landlord Bill, in effect since 1974, applies to most tenant-landlord relations and governs most rental agreements, whether written or oral.

None of the rights, remedies, or obligations which the tenant or the landlord may have under this law may be taken away by any written or oral agreement.

The Ohio Tenant-Landlord law does not apply to condominiums, prisons, jails, workhouses, halfway houses, hospitals, resident homes, agricultural labor camps, tourist homes, hotels, motels, some boarding schools, dormitories, orphanages, some farm residences and trailer courts. Ohio law does have a law which outlines responsibilities and rights of Trailer Park operators and tenants. (Chapter 3733, Ohio Revised Code)

The attached pamphlet is designed to help you better understand your responsibilities and rights under the law.  We hope you will read it carefully and use it as a guide for better Tenant-Landlord relations.  None of the information in this brochure constitutes legal advice. If you are in doubt regarding your legal rights, we recommend you seek legal assistance.

City of Oxford
Fair Housing

Tenant-Landlord Facts Pamphlet-Revised '04.pdf (95.4KB)

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