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Ohio Security Deposit Deductions & Itemization

Ohio permits a security deposit to be applied to past-due rent and damages suffered because of tenant noncompliance with § 5321.05 or the rental agreement. Any deduction must be itemized and identified in the written notice.

Last reviewed: August 30, 20262 official sources cited
Past-due rentMay be deducted

Under § 5321.16(B).

Damage from tenant noncomplianceMay be deducted

Subject to the actual facts and rental agreement.

ItemizationWritten

Each deduction should be itemized and identified.

Review each line

  • What lease or statutory obligation is claimed?
  • What evidence shows the condition?
  • How was the amount calculated?
  • Was the deduction clearly itemized?
Educational information only. The statewide statute is only one layer. Local rules, lease terms and the facts can affect a particular dispute.

Official sources

Ohio LawsOhio Revised Code § 5321.16 — Security deposits ↗

Primary statute for 30-day itemization/refund, forwarding addresses, interest and remedies.

Ohio LawsOhio Revised Code Chapter 5321 — Landlords and Tenants ↗

Official consolidated Ohio residential landlord-tenant chapter.

Related Ohio guides

Security Deposit →30-Day Rule →Forwarding Address →Deposit Interest →