Columbus, OH Local Law
Your complete guide to renter protections in Columbus, OH. Learn about local ordinances, rent control status, security deposit rules, and how city law works alongside Ohio state protections.
No
Rent Control
30
Days to Return Deposit
No statewide limit
Max Deposit
3
Local Protections
Current rent regulation status
No Local Rent Control
Columbus does not have local rent control. Ohio state law governs rent increase practices.
Without local rent control, landlords in Columbus may raise rent with proper written notice as required by Ohio law. There is no cap on the amount of increase, but it must not be retaliatory or discriminatory.
Columbus-specific laws and ordinances
Columbus housing code enforcement for habitability
Columbus Civil Rights Commission handles fair housing complaints
State law requires 30-day deposit return timeline
Local ordinances work alongside Ohio state law. Where local protections are stronger, the local rule typically applies. View full Ohio state protections.
Laws that apply to all Ohio renters
Max Security Deposit
No statewide limit
Deposit Return Deadline
30 daysafter the rental agreement ends and possession is returned
Entry Notice Required
Reasonable noticenot a fixed minimum: 24 hours is only presumed reasonable
Governing Statute
Ohio Revised Code
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No, Columbus does not currently have local rent control. Ohio state law governs rent increase rules. Landlords must typically provide proper written notice before raising rent.
Ohio does not set a statutory cap on security deposits. However, landlords must return deposits within 30 days of move-out.
Columbus tenants benefit from several protections: Columbus housing code enforcement for habitability; Columbus Civil Rights Commission handles fair housing complaints; State law requires 30-day deposit return timeline. These are in addition to Ohio state law.
You can contact the Columbus local housing authority or code enforcement department to file complaints about habitability issues, discrimination, or landlord violations. Visit your local housing authority's website for details. You can also file with the Ohio attorney general's office for state-level violations.
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