Ohio security deposit evidence should show the rental timeline, the deposit amount, your written forwarding address, possession delivery, the unit's condition, and whether the landlord sent an itemized written notice with the amount due.
Timeline evidence
- Lease or rental agreement
- Date the rental agreement ended
- Move-out date
- Key or access return proof
- Messages about move-out or possession delivery
Deposit and address evidence
- Deposit payment receipt, canceled check, ledger, or lease record
- Written forwarding or new address notice
- Proof the landlord received your address information
- Refund records
Condition evidence
- Move-in photos and videos
- Move-out photos and videos
- Cleaning receipts
- Repair or maintenance requests
- Messages about condition issues
Deduction and interest evidence
- Itemized written deduction notice
- Rent ledger or payment records
- Damage photos or repair records
- Lease provisions the landlord relies on
- Proof of deposit amount and tenancy length if interest may apply
- Demand letters and delivery proof
Why this file gives you leverage
The stronger your termination proof, possession-delivery proof, forwarding-address proof, itemized-notice comparison, interest calculation, and condition record are, the harder it is for the landlord to treat the deposit as a vague deduction.
If the landlord wrongfully withholds your Ohio deposit after you gave the required forwarding address, you could win the amount due, equal damages, and reasonable attorney fees in court. That is leverage, and this evidence is what helps explain the amount owed.
Related Ohio guides
- Ohio security deposit deadline
- What can an Ohio landlord deduct?
- Ohio security deposit demand letter
- Ohio small claims basics
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Important: This page provides general information and is not legal advice.