Ohio Repair & Habitability Laws
Ohio landlords must maintain rental units in a fit and habitable condition under Ohio Rev.
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Key Rules
- Repair And Deduct
- Yes — available after 30 days notice and landlord's failure to remedy
- Rent Withholding
- Yes — tenant may deposit rent in court escrow pending repairs
- Notice Required
- 30-day written notice to landlord (or shorter notice if immediate hazard exists)
- Habitability Standards
- Weatherproofing, heating, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, clean sanitary conditions, pest control
Applicable Statutes
Landlord obligations: must keep premises in a fit and habitable condition, comply with housing codes, maintain in good and safe working order all electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems.
Tenant remedies for landlord noncompliance: if landlord fails to remedy after 30 days notice, tenant may pay rent into court escrow, have repairs made and deduct the cost, or terminate the lease.
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