What does ORC § 5321.16(B) address?
Landlord must return deposit within 30 days with itemized statement. Open the current official text to check coverage, definitions, and exceptions for your situation.
ORC § 5321.16(B): Landlord must return deposit within 30 days with itemized statement
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Reviewed: 2026-08-11
How sources are checked →Deadline context
30 days
Possible remedy
Amount due + equal damages + attorney fees
What the cited source addresses
Landlord must return deposit within 30 days with itemized statement.
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How long does a Ohio landlord have to return the deposit?
30 days after termination of rental agreement and delivery of possession (30 days).
Could a penalty or other remedy apply?
The amount due plus damages equal to the amount wrongfully withheld and reasonable attorney fees. Check the source's required facts, conditions, notices, defenses, and remedy language before relying on it.
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