habitability protected.
Landlords must keep premises fit. Tenants may deposit rent with the court (rent escrow) when defects go unrepaired after notice — Ohio's main remedy.
What this means for you: Ohio's rent-escrow process protects you from eviction while a court oversees repairs.
Your next step: Send written notice, then deposit rent with the clerk of court if defects persist.
Source: Ohio Rev. Code § 5321.07. Reviewed 2026-06-16 (needs local verification).
More Ohio rights: Ohio security deposit · Ohio eviction · Ohio entry notice · Ohio rent increase.
Repairs in nearby states: Michigan (habitability protected) · Indiana (habitability protected) · Kentucky (habitability protected) · West Virginia (habitability protected) · Pennsylvania (habitability protected).
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and vary by locality; consult a licensed attorney or your local housing authority.
Updated July 2026