| Minimum notice | 30 days |
| Statute | Ohio Rev. Code § 5321.16(B) (read it yourself) |
Itemized notice + balance within 30 days of termination and delivery of possession.
Deadline: 30 days (Ohio Rev. Code § 5321.16).
Missing it: Failure to itemize/return within 30 days (with forwarding address given): tenant may recover double the wrongfully withheld amount + attorney's fees (§ 5321.16(C)).
Rules are reviewed quarterly and cite the statute so you can check them yourself.
Itemized statement of deposit deductions with refund — states impose strict deadlines (14–45 days) and penalties for missing them.
Draft it free. Then, if you want, we print it on NoticeDept letterhead, mail it, track it, and archive court-ready proof:
| Certified Mail | $11.99 |
| Demand Letter Package (Certified + Electronic Return Receipt) | $39.00 |
| First-Class Mail | $2.50 |
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Does email count as legal notice in Ohio?
Often not — many statutes and leases require written notice by mail or personal delivery, and certified mail is the standard way to prove it. Check your lease and the statute cited above.
How do I prove the notice was sent?
Keep the letter, the mailing date, and delivery evidence. NoticeDept archives the exact PDF mailed, USPS scan events, and certified tracking/signature receipts automatically.
What if I get the notice period wrong?
An improperly noticed action can be delayed or dismissed, restarting the clock. The generator applies the Ohio rule above and cites the statute in the letter.
