Ohio § 5321.18
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 5321.18, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5321.18.
(A) Every written rental agreement for residential premises shall contain the name and
address of the owner and the name and address of the owner's agent, if any. If the owner or the owner's agent is a corporation, partnership, limited partnership,
association, trust, or other entity, the address shall be the principal place of business
in the county in which the residential property is situated or if there is no place
of business in such county then its principal place of business in this state, and
shall include the name of the person in charge thereof. (B) If the rental agreement is oral, the landlord, at the commencement of the term of
occupancy, shall deliver to tenant a written notice containing the information required
in division (A) of this section. (C) If the landlord fails to provide the notice of the name and address of the owner
and owner's agent, if any, required under division (A) or (B) of this section, the
notices to the landlord required under division (A) of section 5321.07 and division (A) of section 5321.08 of the Revised Code shall be waived by the landlord and his agent.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 5321.18
What does Ohio Revised Code § 5321.18 cover?
Section 5321.18 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Ohio § 5321.18?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 5321.18 apply to my situation?
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