https://mittiyo.com/tags/ohio/Recent content in Ohio on MittiyoHugoen-us© {year} Mittiyo. All rights reserved.Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0530https://mittiyo.com/mittiyo/security-deposit-law-ohio/Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0530https://mittiyo.com/mittiyo/security-deposit-law-ohio/<p>Ohio gives renters three strong protections in one statute: a fast return deadline, interest on larger deposits, and a double-damages penalty that courts treat as mandatory. The catch is a single step you must not skip, giving your landlord a written forwarding address. This guide walks through every part with the section numbers so you can check the law yourself.</p> <p><strong>TL;DR:</strong> Ohio sets no cap on your deposit, but the landlord has 30 days after you move out to return the balance and give you a written itemized list of deductions. Wrongful withholding exposes the landlord to double damages plus attorney fees, and deposits over a threshold held six months or more earn 5 percent interest. Give a written forwarding address or you lose the penalty protections.</p>