OH HB64

Allows service members (armed forces, reserve forces, and Ohio National Guard members) to terminate rental agreements when receiving military orders for deployment lasting 90+ days or permanent change of station.

Service members must provide written notice with a copy of military orders to the landlord, delivered in person or by certified mail to the rent payment address.

Termination becomes effective 30 days after the next rental payment date for month-to-month agreements, or on the last day of the month following notice for other rental agreements.

Service members must pay prorated rent through the termination date; landlords must refund prepaid rent and return deposits within 30 days and cannot withhold amounts based solely on the early termination.

Landlords who violate these provisions are liable for double damages and the service member's reasonable attorney's fees; service members may file claims up to 90 days after returning from deployment.