Ohio Security Deposit Violation

Summary

Ohio law requires landlords to return security deposits within 30 days after lease termination. If not returned, landlords may face penalties, including paying twice the deposit amount and covering attorney fees. An agent accepting rent on behalf of a landlord is considered the landlords representative. If a security deposit is overdue, a formal letter can be drafted to request its return and inform the landlord of potential legal consequences.

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[Your Name]
[Your Law Firm's Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
[Email Address]
[Phone Number]
[Date]
Steve Parks
* B North Main Street, Apt A
Georgetown, Ohio *
Dear Mr. Parks,
I represent [Client's Name], a former tenant of the rental property located at [Rental Address]. I am writing to address the overdue return of my client's security deposit.
Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section *.*, the security deposit must be returned within 30 days after the termination of the rental agreement and the delivery of possession. You accepted rent on behalf of the landlord, thereby acting as the landlord's agent. As of today, the security deposit has not been returned, which is a violation of the statute.
Failure to comply with this legal requirement may result in the landlord being held liable for twice the amount of the security deposit, as well as any reasonable attorney fees incurred.
We request that the security deposit be returned to my client immediately to avoid further legal action.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[YourLaw Firm's Name]
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