{"id":5512,"date":"2026-05-14T19:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rentpost.com\/resources\/?post_type=manual_kb&#038;p=5512"},"modified":"2026-10-01T07:56:46","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T11:56:46","slug":"landlord-tenant-rights-in-ohio","status":"publish","type":"manual_kb","link":"https:\/\/rentpost.com\/resources\/article\/landlord-tenant-rights-in-ohio\/","title":{"rendered":"Important Landlord Tenant Rights in Ohio (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide to landlord tenant rights in Ohio summarizes statewide requirements for <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.ohio.gov\/ohio-revised-code\/section-5321.04\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">landlord duties<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.ohio.gov\/ohio-revised-code\/section-5321.17\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">periodic-tenancy notices<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.ohio.gov\/ohio-revised-code\/section-1923.04\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">court eviction procedure<\/a>.   <\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It also distinguishes <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.ohio.gov\/ohio-revised-code\/section-4112.02\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ohio<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hud.gov\/helping-americans\/fair-housing-act-overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">federal<\/a> fair-housing protections, whose statutory categories are not identical. Lease terms and housing type can affect which provisions apply; Chapter 5321 defines <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.ohio.gov\/ohio-revised-code\/section-5321.01\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">some exclusions<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The guide distinguishes landlord duties from notice requirements and court eviction procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reviewed and updated on October 1, 2026, to reflect the laws and rules in effect as of that date.<\/p>\n\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div id=\"rank-math-toc\" class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\">\r\n<p><strong>Table of Contents<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<nav>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"#what-are-landlords-and-tenants-rights-in-ohio\">What are Landlords\u2019 and Tenants\u2019 Rights in Ohio?<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"#what-are-the-procedures-for-lease-termination-eviction-and-dispute-resolution-in-ohio\">What Are the Procedures for Lease Termination, Eviction, and Dispute Resolution in Ohio?<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"#what-are-landlords-and-tenants-responsibilities-in-ohio\">What Are Landlords\u2019 and Tenants&#8217; Responsibilities in Ohio?<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ohio-landlord-tenant-rental-laws\">Ohio Landlord-Tenant Rental Laws<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"#frequently-asked-questions-fa-qs\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/nav><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">TL;DR: Main Points at a Glance<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ohio landlords must keep covered residential premises fit and habitable and maintain required systems; <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.ohio.gov\/ohio-revised-code\/section-5321.04\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">24 hours<\/a> is presumed reasonable notice before entry, subject to statutory exceptions.<\/li>\n\n<li>Ohio law sets at least <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.ohio.gov\/ohio-revised-code\/section-5321.17\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">seven days\u2019 notice<\/a> before ending a week-to-week tenancy and at least 30 days before the periodic rental date for month-to-month termination or nonrenewal. This is not a universal statutory rent-increase notice period.<\/li>\n\n<li>Rent escrow is conditional: the tenant generally must give <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.ohio.gov\/ohio-revised-code\/section-5321.07\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">written notice<\/a>, be current on rent, and meet statutory eligibility rules; exceptions apply.<\/li>\n\n<li>Itemized security-deposit accounting and any amount due are required within <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.ohio.gov\/ohio-revised-code\/section-5321.16\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">30 days<\/a> after termination of the agreement and delivery of possession. The tenant must provide a forwarding or new address in writing for statutory damages and attorney-fee recovery.<\/li>\n\n<li>A landlord may not recover possession through <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.ohio.gov\/ohio-revised-code\/section-5321.15\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">utility shutoff<\/a>, exclusion, or other prohibited self-help outside statutory court procedures. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hud.gov\/helping-americans\/fair-housing-act-overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Federal<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.ohio.gov\/ohio-revised-code\/section-4112.02\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ohio fair-housing laws<\/a> have separate lists of protected categories.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/account.rentpost.com\/signup\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"420\" class=\"wp-image-5172\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/assets.resources.rentpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/18075246\/Free-trail-RentPost.png\" alt=\"Free trail Rent Post\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/assets.resources.rentpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/18075246\/Free-trail-RentPost.png 900w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/assets.resources.rentpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/18075246\/Free-trail-RentPost-300x140.png 300w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/assets.resources.rentpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/18075246\/Free-trail-RentPost-768x358.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What are Landlords\u2019 and Tenants\u2019 Rights in Ohio?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Rights Do Landlords Have in Ohio?<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Landlords in the state of Ohio have certain legal rights when renting out their property, including things like collecting rent, setting rules for the property, and handling repairs. Here\u2019s a simple look at what landlords can do under Ohio law.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Rent the Property for Any Amount<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ohio Revised Code \u00a7 5321.17 sets notice periods to terminate or not renew periodic tenancies: at least <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.ohio.gov\/ohio-revised-code\/section-5321.17\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">seven days<\/a> before the specified date for a week-to-week tenancy and at least 30 days before the periodic rental date for a month-to-month tenancy. These are not universal rent-increase notice periods. A fixed-term lease and applicable law govern its terms. <\/p>\n\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Initiate Eviction Against a Tenant<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a tenant doesn\u2019t pay rent on time, continues to stay in the unit after the termination, or fails to renew the rental agreement, the landlord may legally bring an eviction action after serving a 3-Day Notice to Vacate in person, by certified mail, or at the premises.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Reasonable Access to the Property<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A landlord may enter at reasonable times for purposes allowed by statute. Except in an emergency or when notice is impracticable, the landlord must give reasonable notice; <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.ohio.gov\/ohio-revised-code\/section-5321.04\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">24 hours<\/a> is presumed reasonable, not an absolute minimum in every case. Entry must be at a reasonable time and may not be used to harass the tenant. <\/p>\n\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ask for a Security Deposit<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Landlords can request or demand a security deposit to make up for any unpaid rent or repair charges for damage(s) to the property in excess of normal wear and tear. While the state has set no cap on the deposit amount, most owners typically collect up to one month\u2019s rent.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Charge Fees for Bounced Checks<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ohio Revised Code \u00a7 1319.16 authorizes a collection agency designated to collect a dishonored instrument to charge <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.ohio.gov\/ohio-revised-code\/section\/1319.16\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">$30<\/a> or 10% of the check\u2019s face value, whichever is greater. It is not blanket authorization for every landlord to impose that fee directly. <\/p>\n\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Collect an Application Fee\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ohio doesn\u2019t prohibit landlords from charging a non-refundable application fee from applicants for covering screening costs, including checks for credit history, employment verification, and criminal records. However, the fee should be fair, and its intended purpose must be communicated to the applicants in advance.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Rights Do Tenants Have in Ohio?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Living in a rental home in Ohio comes with certain protections. Tenants have rules that help keep things fair and safe. Below are some of the key rights Ohio tenants should know while renting a house or apartment.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>No Discrimination<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ohio housing-discrimination law and the federal Fair Housing Act have separate lists of protected categories. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hud.gov\/helping-americans\/fair-housing-act-overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Federal law<\/a> lists race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and disability. Ohio law separately lists race, color, religion, sex, <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.ohio.gov\/ohio-revised-code\/section\/4112.02\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">military status<\/a>, familial status, ancestry, disability, and national origin.  <\/p>\n\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Protection Against Retaliation<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ohio\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.ohio.gov\/ohio-revised-code\/chapter-5321\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Landlord Tenant Act<\/a> allows tenants to discuss problems with the landlord, join tenant unions, or report the property\u2019s health or safety code violations to relevant authorities. Landlords cannot retaliate against tenants by increasing the rent, turning off access to utilities, or evicting or threatening to evict.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Habitable Property<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For covered residential premises, the landlord must comply with applicable health and safety codes and make repairs reasonably necessary to keep the premises <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.ohio.gov\/ohio-revised-code\/section-5321.04\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fit and habitable<\/a>. The landlord must also maintain common areas and landlord-supplied or legally required systems and appliances in good and safe working order, subject to statutory scope and exceptions. <\/p>\n\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Timely Repairs<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ohio law requires repairs reasonably necessary to keep covered premises fit and habitable and requires the landlord to maintain specified <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.ohio.gov\/ohio-revised-code\/section\/5321.04\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">systems and appliances<\/a>. A tenant should give <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.ohio.gov\/ohio-revised-code\/section\/5321.07\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">written notice<\/a> of a claimed breach before using statutory remedies.  <\/p>\n\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Rent Escrow<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A tenant may use rent escrow only if statutory conditions are met. The tenant must give written notice identifying the noncompliance to the person or place where rent is normally paid and must be current on rent. If the landlord does not remedy the condition within a reasonable time based on its severity and the time needed for repair, or <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.ohio.gov\/ohio-revised-code\/section-5321.07\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">within 30 days<\/a>, whichever is sooner, available remedies may include depositing rent with the municipal or county court clerk, seeking a court order, or terminating the rental agreement. Exceptions include specified small landlords who provide the required written notice and student tenants. <\/p>\n\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Are the Procedures for Lease Termination, Eviction, and Dispute Resolution in Ohio?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Legal Termination Procedure in Ohio<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ending a lease in Ohio isn\u2019t just about handing over keys\u2014it involves a specific legal process to be followed closely and avoid fines, delays, or disputes. Here\u2019s a quick breakdown of what the law requires.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Notice Requirements<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For periodic-tenancy termination or nonrenewal, Ohio generally requires at least seven days\u2019 notice before the specified termination date for week-to-week tenancies and at least <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.ohio.gov\/ohio-revised-code\/section-5321.17\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">30 days<\/a> before the periodic rental date for month-to-month tenancies. Section 5321.17 does not establish a universal rent-increase notice period or a general deadline for every lease violation. Fixed-term agreements and other statutory grounds have their own rules. <\/p>\n\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Justified Reasons to Terminate Lease Early<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Safety and health code violations in the building<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Early termination clause<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Active military duty\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Privacy violation or landlord harassment, for example, attempts to change door locks or unjust access<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Domestic violence\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Lease term violations by the landlord<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Unjustified Reasons to Terminate Lease Early\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>House upsizing or downsizing<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Shifting to be closer to a family member or close friend<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>New house purchase<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Relocating for a new school or job<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Marriage<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Separation from the partner<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Notice Delivery<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The notice for early lease termination can be delivered to the landlord in person or via certified mail.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Eviction Process in Ohio<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Navigating the eviction process isn\u2019t something any landlord looks forward to, but sometimes, it becomes necessary. This section explains Ohio\u2019s eviction process step-by-step, so landlords can stay compliant while keeping things moving forward.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Serve the Required Pre-Suit Notice<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before filing a forcible-entry-and-detainer action, a party generally must notify the adverse party to leave at least <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.ohio.gov\/ohio-revised-code\/section\/1923.04\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">three days<\/a> before the action begins. Permitted service includes certified mail with return receipt requested, handing the notice to the defendant, or leaving it at the defendant\u2019s usual residence or the premises. A residential landlord\u2019s notice must conspicuously include the statutory warning about possible eviction and seeking legal assistance. The three-day notice is a pre-suit notice; other statutory grounds have their own notice and cure rules. If the tenant does not leave after proper notice, the landlord may commence the statutory action; the court issues a summons and <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.ohio.gov\/ohio-revised-code\/section\/1923.06\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sets trial<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Court Serves Tenant a Summons<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The court issues a summons with the complaint and sets the hearing. The summons must be served at least <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.ohio.gov\/ohio-revised-code\/section\/1923.06\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">seven days<\/a> before trial. <\/p>\n\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tenant Files an Answer<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tenants don\u2019t have to file a written response in court for non-payment-related eviction cases, but they can <a href=\"https:\/\/law.justia.com\/codes\/ohio\/title-19\/chapter-1923\/section-1923-061\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">file a counterclaim<\/a>. This lets them ask for money they think they\u2019re owed under the lease or law. If they file a counterclaim, the court might ask them to pay some or all past and future rent into court, which gets divided after the judge decides. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Either the tenant or landlord can ask for a jury trial or delay (continuance). Delays can\u2019t be more than 8 days unless the landlord agrees or the tenant pays a bond for rent owed.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Attend the Court Hearing<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During an eviction hearing, landlords must bring key documents: the lease, the eviction notice with delivery proof, the court complaint, and evidence of the tenant\u2019s violation, like unpaid rent or property damage. At the hearing, both the tenant and landlord share their arguments and present proof before a judge. The judge reviews everything and decides the outcome.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the landlord prevails, Ohio law allows the judge to order the tenant to vacate and <a href=\"https:\/\/law.justia.com\/codes\/ohio\/title-19\/chapter-1923\/section-1923-09\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cover court costs<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Court-Enforced Writ of Execution<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After a judgment for possession, the court may issue a <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.ohio.gov\/ohio-revised-code\/section\/1923.13\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">writ of execution<\/a>. The ten-day period in Ohio Revised Code \u00a7 1923.14 is the deadline for the officer to execute the writ after receiving it; it is not a general ten-day tenant move-out period. The landlord must use the statutory court process and may not use <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.ohio.gov\/ohio-revised-code\/section\/5321.15\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">lockout or utility<\/a> shutoff to recover possession.  <\/p>\n\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sheriff Forcibly Removes the Tenant<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When a tenant ignores the eviction deadline, the sheriff will show up to remove them and hand the property back to the landlord. But the tenant can push back by filing an appeal in court. If they get a hold on the eviction and cover any necessary fees, the judge will instruct the sheriff to <a href=\"https:\/\/law.justia.com\/codes\/ohio\/title-19\/chapter-1923\/section-1923-14\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">let them remain<\/a> until the appeal is sorted out.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ohio doesn\u2019t require landlords to store a tenant\u2019s stuff for any set time after an eviction. Tenants need to move fast to safeguard their rights and possessions.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dispute Resolution Options in Ohio<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When disagreements arise between landlords and tenants, both groups don\u2019t always have to end in a courtroom. Knowing other dispute resolution options not only saves time and stress\u2014it also helps maintain a better landlord-tenant relationship.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Talking It Out (Negotiation)<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The easiest way to fix a problem is for the landlord and tenant to talk directly. For example, if a tenant thinks a repair is needed, or a landlord wants unpaid rent, they can discuss it calmly. Writing down what they agree on, like a payment plan or repair schedule, helps avoid confusion later. This method is free, quick, and keeps things friendly. Many disputes, like issues over deposits or minor repairs, get solved this way.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The only requirement is both sides should listen and be fair to make it work.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mediation<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If talking doesn\u2019t work, or if the issue is too complex, mediation is a great option. In mediation, a neutral person, called a mediator, helps the landlord and tenant find a solution.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The mediator doesn\u2019t decide who\u2019s right but helps both sides agree. Ohio has local mediation programs, often run by courts or community groups, like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.daytonmediationcenter.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dayton Mediation Center<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/clevelandmediation.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cleveland Mediation Center<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mediation is cheaper than court and private. It\u2019s good for disputes about repairs, noise, or move-out dates. Both groups must agree to try it, and the agreement can be legally binding if written down.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Small Claims Court<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ohio <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.ohio.gov\/ohio-revised-code\/section\/1925.02\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">small-claims court<\/a> handles qualifying money-only claims up to $6,000, exclusive of interest and costs. A deposit dispute or other covered money claim may fall within that jurisdiction; other claims and court rules may require a different procedure. <\/p>\n\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Online Dispute Resolution<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some Ohio courts offer online dispute resolution, where disputes are handled through a website. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.supremecourt.ohio.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Supreme Court<\/a> of Ohio supports this to make things easier. Landlords and tenants can share their side of the story online, and a mediator helps them agree.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is good for people who can\u2019t meet in person or want a quick solution remotely. It\u2019s not available everywhere but is growing in use, especially for eviction cases.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Getting Help from Organizations<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Groups like the <a href=\"https:\/\/fhrc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fair Housing<\/a> Resource Center (FHRC) or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ohiolegalhelp.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ohio Legal Help<\/a> offer free advice. They explain landlord-tenant laws and suggest solutions. They\u2019re helpful for understanding rights, like if a landlord isn\u2019t making repairs. These groups don\u2019t solve disputes directly but guide people toward mediation or court.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Are Landlords\u2019 and Tenants\u2019 Responsibilities in Ohio?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Landlord Responsibilities in Ohio<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Renting a home in Ohio? It\u2019s important to know what landlords are legally required to do. From keeping the property safe to making repairs on time, Ohio law has the following clear rules every landlord must follow:\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Maintain Fit Premises<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Landlords must maintain fit premises to comply with federal laws. Some key aspects of \u201cfit premises\u201d in Ohio include:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Habitability<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>On time repairs<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Compliance with codes<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>24\/7 of important utilities<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Clean common areas<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems in working order<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Trash receptacles\u2019 maintenance<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Register With the County Auditor<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ohio Revised Code \u00a7 5323.02 requires residential rental-property owners to file the prescribed owner and property information with the <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.ohio.gov\/ohio-revised-code\/section\/5323.02\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">county auditor<\/a>. The population threshold above 200,000 applies to auditor notice duties, not to the general owner-filing requirement. The statute includes a notice-based transition for existing owners; changes to filed information generally must be reported within 60 days. The amendment took effect September 30, 2025. <\/p>\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>The name, address, and telephone number of the owner<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>If the residential rental property is owned by a trust, business trust, estate, partnership, limited partnership, limited liability company, association, corporation, or any other business entity, the name, address, and telephone number of the following:\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>A trustee, in the case of a trust or business trust<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>The executor or administrator, in the case of an estate<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>A general partner, in the case of a partnership or a limited partnership<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>A member, manager, or officer, in the case of a limited liability company<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>An associate, in the case of an association<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>An officer, in the case of a corporation<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>A member, manager, or officer, in the case of any other business entity<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note: <\/strong>The above information shall be updated with the county auditor within 60 days of any changes.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Return the Security Deposit<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The landlord must deliver an itemized written statement of deductions and any amount due <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.ohio.gov\/ohio-revised-code\/section\/5321.16\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">within 30 days<\/a> after both termination of the rental agreement and delivery of possession. The tenant must give a forwarding or new address in writing to recover statutory damages and attorney\u2019s fees for noncompliance. The statute states no general security-deposit cap. <\/p>\n\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>No Self-help Eviction<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A landlord may not recover possession by unlawfully removing a tenant, excluding the tenant from the premises, or <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.ohio.gov\/ohio-revised-code\/section\/5321.15\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">interrupting utility service<\/a> to force the tenant out. Possession must be recovered through the applicable statutory court process. <\/p>\n\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pay Back Interest on the Security Deposit<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If landlords collect a security deposit in excess of $50 or one month\u2019s rent, whichever is greater, they must pay 5% annual interest if the tenant lives on the premises for six months or more.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tenant Responsibilities in Ohio<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tenants also have a few simple responsibilities to fulfill while living on the property. Let\u2019s take a look at what tenants need to do to keep things smooth and hassle-free.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Keep the Premises Safe and Sanitary<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">OH Rev Code <a href=\"https:\/\/law.justia.com\/codes\/ohio\/2011\/title53\/chapter5321\/section5321-05\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a7 5321.05<\/a> requires tenants to keep the living premises safe and sanitary, which includes:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Disposing of all rubbish, garbage, and other waste in a clean and safe manner<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Keeping all plumbing fixtures in the dwelling unit or used by them as clean as their condition permits<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Using and operating all electrical and plumbing fixtures properly<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Maintaining refrigerator, washer, dryer, dishwasher, or other appliances in good working order<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Not Damage Property<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s the responsibility of tenants to avoid damaging the <a href=\"https:\/\/law.justia.com\/codes\/ohio\/2011\/title53\/chapter5321\/section5321-05\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rental unit<\/a> during a tenancy, according to the.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If found guilty, the landlord can deduct repair costs from the security deposit, seek additional compensation in case damages exceed the deposit amount, or pursue legal action in the court.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pay the Rent on Time<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tenants are required to pay the rent on time, which is typically the first of each month. While there\u2019s no grace period law in Ohio, landlords can offer one.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Perform Minor Repairs Yourself<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tenants must perform the duties listed in Ohio Revised Code \u00a7 5321.05, including keeping the premises <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.ohio.gov\/ohio-revised-code\/section\/5321.05\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">safe and sanitary<\/a>, disposing of rubbish properly, using fixtures and appliances reasonably, avoiding damage beyond ordinary wear, and complying with applicable tenant duties under building and housing codes. Repair obligations are governed by the statute and rental agreement; the law does not impose a blanket tenant-paid list of routine \u201cminor repairs.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ohio Landlord-Tenant Rental Laws<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Renting in Ohio comes with its own set of rules. From pet deposits to rental agreements, here\u2019s what landlords and tenants need to know to stay on the right side of the law.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Rent Control Law<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ohio generally <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.ohio.gov\/ohio-revised-code\/section\/5321.19\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">preempts local regulation<\/a> of rights and obligations governed by Chapter 5321, including rent control or stabilization. The statute preserves housing, building, health, and safety codes and exceptions for <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.ohio.gov\/ohio-revised-code\/section\/5321.01\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">publicly owned<\/a> or operated residential premises and certain voluntary incentive or agreement programs. A landlord\u2019s rent-increase timing is not set by the <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.ohio.gov\/ohio-revised-code\/section\/5321.17\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">periodic-tenancy termination notices<\/a> in \u00a7 5321.17.   <\/p>\n\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pet Law<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Ohio, landlords can decide if pets are allowed in their rentals. They can charge a pet deposit or even a separate rent for pets, but not for service or emotional support animals. These animals are not considered pets under the law, so landlords cannot charge extra for them. However, tenants must pay for any damage caused by these animals.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a pet causes problems, like barking at night or damaging flooring, the landlord can ask the tenant to fix the issue or face eviction. Tenants should tell landlords about service animals early and show valid proof if asked to produce before moving in.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Rental Agreement Law<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A rental agreement is a contract between a landlord and tenant. It can be written or oral, but written is better to avoid confusion. The agreement should clearly mention how much rent is, when it\u2019s due, and other rules, like if pets are allowed.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Explore landlord tenant rights by state:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>California <a href=\"https:\/\/rentpost.com\/resources\/article\/california-landlord-tenant-rights\/\">landlord tenant rights<\/a><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Colorado <a href=\"https:\/\/rentpost.com\/resources\/article\/landlord-tenant-rights-in-colorado\/\">landlord tenant rights<\/a><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>New Jersey <a href=\"https:\/\/rentpost.com\/resources\/article\/landlord-tenant-rights-in-new-jersey\/\">landlord tenant rights<\/a><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Georgia <a href=\"https:\/\/rentpost.com\/resources\/article\/landlord-tenant-rights-in-georgia\/\">landlord tenant rights<\/a><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Massachusetts <a href=\"https:\/\/rentpost.com\/resources\/article\/massachusetts-landlord-tenant-rights\/\">landlord tenant rights<\/a><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Arizona <a href=\"https:\/\/rentpost.com\/resources\/article\/arizona-landlord-tenant-rights\/\">landlord tenant rights<\/a><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Ohio landlord <a href=\"https:\/\/rentpost.com\/resources\/article\/landlord-tenant-rights-in-ohio\/\">and tenant rights<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"frequently-asked-questions-fa-qs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Tenant Rights Apply in Ohio When the Landlord Sells the House?<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ohio law sets periodic-tenancy termination periods but does not specify a separate notice period solely because a rental home has been sold. A week-to-week tenancy generally requires at least <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.ohio.gov\/ohio-revised-code\/section\/5321.17\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">seven days\u2019 notice<\/a> before the specified termination date; a month-to-month tenancy requires at least 30 days before the periodic rental date. A fixed-term agreement and applicable law govern its term. If a tenant remains after a valid termination, the landlord must use court process to <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.ohio.gov\/ohio-revised-code\/section\/1923.04\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">recover possession<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Are the Notice-to-Vacate Requirements Under Ohio Landlord-Tenant Law?<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For periodic-tenancy termination, Ohio requires at least <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.ohio.gov\/ohio-revised-code\/section\/5321.17\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">seven days\u2019 notice<\/a> before the specified date for a week-to-week tenancy and at least 30 days before the periodic rental date for a month-to-month tenancy. Those are not universal rent-increase notices. A separate <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.ohio.gov\/ohio-revised-code\/section\/1923.04\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">three-day pre-suit notice<\/a> generally applies before a forcible-entry-and-detainer action, with other statutory grounds carrying their own notice or cure rules. A notice does not itself authorize a landlord to remove a tenant; possession is recovered through court.  <\/p>\n\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Does Ohio Landlord-Tenant Law Stipulate Regarding Security Deposits?<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ohio requires an itemized written statement of deductions and return of any amount due <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.ohio.gov\/ohio-revised-code\/section\/5321.16\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">within 30 days<\/a> after termination of the rental agreement and delivery of possession. The tenant must give a forwarding or new address in writing to recover statutory damages and attorney\u2019s fees for a landlord\u2019s noncompliance. The statute sets no general deposit cap; when a deposit exceeds $50 or one month\u2019s rent, whichever is greater, and the tenant occupies the unit for at least six months, 5% annual interest is due on the excess. <\/p>\n\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Does Ohio Landlord-Tenant Law Apply to Commercial Leases?<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No, Ohio\u2019s landlord-tenant law mainly covers residential leases, not commercial ones. Commercial leases are governed by contract law and the terms agreed upon in the lease. While some general protections, like eviction rules, may apply, commercial tenants have fewer statutory rights.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Is Ohio a Landlord-Friendly State?<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cLandlord-friendly\u201d is a broad comparison, not a rule that shortens the court process. Ohio sets <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.ohio.gov\/ohio-revised-code\/section\/5321.04\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">landlord duties<\/a> for covered premises, requires <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.ohio.gov\/ohio-revised-code\/section\/5321.16\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">deposit accounting<\/a> and interest in specified cases, and generally requires notice before a forcible-entry-and-detainer action. A <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.ohio.gov\/ohio-revised-code\/section\/1923.04\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">three-day notice<\/a> is a pre-suit notice, not a three-day eviction.   <\/p>\n\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Does Ohio Have Rent Control?<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ohio generally <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.ohio.gov\/ohio-revised-code\/section\/5321.19\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">preempts local regulation<\/a> of rights and obligations governed by Chapter 5321, including rent control or stabilization, subject to statutory exceptions for <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.ohio.gov\/ohio-revised-code\/section\/5321.01\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">publicly owned<\/a> or operated residential premises and certain voluntary programs. Housing, building, health, and safety codes remain distinct. Section 5321.17 governs <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.ohio.gov\/ohio-revised-code\/section\/5321.17\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">termination or nonrenewal<\/a> of periodic tenancies, not a universal rent-increase notice period.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For broader operations reading on maintenance, recordkeeping, tenant communication, and rent collection, see The <a href=\"https:\/\/rentpost.com\/resources\/article\/rentpost-landlords-guide\/\">RentPost Landlord\u2019s Guide<\/a>. It is general management content, not Ohio legal guidance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Data Sources<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>https:\/\/codes.ohio.gov\/ohio-revised-code\/section-5321.04<\/li>\n\n\n<li>https:\/\/codes.ohio.gov\/ohio-revised-code\/section-5321.17<\/li>\n\n\n<li>https:\/\/codes.ohio.gov\/ohio-revised-code\/section-1923.04<\/li>\n\n\n<li>https:\/\/codes.ohio.gov\/ohio-revised-code\/section-4112.02<\/li>\n\n\n<li>https:\/\/www.hud.gov\/helping-americans\/fair-housing-act-overview<\/li>\n\n\n<li>https:\/\/codes.ohio.gov\/ohio-revised-code\/section-5321.01<\/li>\n\n\n<li>https:\/\/codes.ohio.gov\/ohio-revised-code\/section-5321.07<\/li>\n\n\n<li>https:\/\/codes.ohio.gov\/ohio-revised-code\/section-5321.16<\/li>\n\n\n<li>https:\/\/codes.ohio.gov\/ohio-revised-code\/section-5321.15<\/li>\n\n\n<li>https:\/\/codes.ohio.gov\/ohio-revised-code\/section\/1319.16<\/li>\n\n\n<li>https:\/\/codes.ohio.gov\/ohio-revised-code\/section\/4112.02<\/li>\n\n\n<li>https:\/\/codes.ohio.gov\/ohio-revised-code\/chapter-5321<\/li>\n\n\n<li>https:\/\/codes.ohio.gov\/ohio-revised-code\/section\/5321.04<\/li>\n\n\n<li>https:\/\/codes.ohio.gov\/ohio-revised-code\/section\/5321.07<\/li>\n\n\n<li>https:\/\/codes.ohio.gov\/ohio-revised-code\/section\/1923.04<\/li>\n\n\n<li>https:\/\/codes.ohio.gov\/ohio-revised-code\/section\/1923.06<\/li>\n\n\n<li>https:\/\/codes.ohio.gov\/ohio-revised-code\/section\/1923.13<\/li>\n\n\n<li>https:\/\/codes.ohio.gov\/ohio-revised-code\/section\/5321.15<\/li>\n\n\n<li>https:\/\/codes.ohio.gov\/ohio-revised-code\/section\/1925.02<\/li>\n\n\n<li>https:\/\/www.supremecourt.ohio.gov\/<\/li>\n\n\n<li>https:\/\/codes.ohio.gov\/ohio-revised-code\/section\/5323.02<\/li>\n\n\n<li>https:\/\/codes.ohio.gov\/ohio-revised-code\/section\/5321.16<\/li>\n\n\n<li>https:\/\/codes.ohio.gov\/ohio-revised-code\/section\/5321.05<\/li>\n\n\n<li>https:\/\/codes.ohio.gov\/ohio-revised-code\/section\/5321.19<\/li>\n\n\n<li>https:\/\/codes.ohio.gov\/ohio-revised-code\/section\/5321.01<\/li>\n\n\n<li>https:\/\/codes.ohio.gov\/ohio-revised-code\/section\/5321.17<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":5513,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"manualknowledgebasecat":[45],"manual_kb_tag":[],"ppma_author":[371],"class_list":["post-5512","manual_kb","type-manual_kb","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","manualknowledgebasecat-landlord","author-jacob-thomason"],"acf":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/rentpost.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb\/5512","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/rentpost.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/rentpost.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/manual_kb"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rentpost.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/rentpost.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb\/5512\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6619,"href":"https:\/\/rentpost.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb\/5512\/revisions\/6619"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rentpost.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5513"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/rentpost.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5512"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"manualknowledgebasecat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rentpost.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manualknowledgebasecat?post=5512"},{"taxonomy":"manual_kb_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rentpost.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb_tag?post=5512"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rentpost.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ppma_author?post=5512"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}