Ohio security deposit return deadline calculator.
Enter the deposit amount and move-out date. Get the exact Ohio return deadline, any itemization or interest requirements, and a warning if a penalty could apply. Built from ORC 5321.16.
Generate the Ohio move-out checklist, signature-ready, $29.
The calculator above gave you the deadline. The template below puts it on a Ohio-specific move-out checklist with the itemization fields, deduction categories, and statutory return-deadline language. Audited line by line against ORC 5321.16.
Get the Ohiomove-out checklist, $29 →How Ohio handles the deposit return.
Ohio requires return of the deposit within 30 days of move-out with an itemized list. If the deposit is held 6 or more months, Ohio landlords must pay 5% annual interest on the amount over $50. Bad-faith withholding can cost 2x the deposit plus attorney fees.
- ·5% annual interest on amount over $50 if held 6+ months
- ·Written itemized list of deductions required within 30 days of move-out
- ·Tenant must provide a forwarding address for the 30-day clock to start
What happens if the deposit is not returned on time.
Up to 2x the wrongfully withheld amount plus attorney fees under ORC 5321.16(C) if the landlord acts in bad faith.
This calculator applies Ohio deposit rules as of early 2026 from ORC 5321.16. It is not legal advice. Local ordinances (especially in Chicago, New York City, San Francisco) may add stricter requirements. For contested cases, consult a Ohio-licensed attorney.