Tenant Responsibilities

This information does not constitute legal advice.

According to Chapter 5321, Ohio Revised Code (Landlords and Tenants), as the tenant of a rental property, you have the responsibility to do the following:

• Keep the premises that you occupy safe and sanitary.
• Dispose of rubbish in the proper manner.
• Keep the plumbing fixtures as clean as their condition permits.
• Use electrical and plumbing fixtures properly.
• Comply with local housing, health, and safety codes.
• Refrain from activity that causes damage to the premises and keep guests from doing the same.
• Maintain appliances supplied by the landlord in good working order.
• Conduct yourself in a manner that does not disturb any neighbors, and require guests and family members to do the same.
• Comply with state or municipal drug laws in connection with the premises and require household members and guests to do likewise.
• Permit the landlord to enter the dwelling unit if the request is reasonable and proper notice is given.