A landlord in Ohio can legally deduct the following from the security deposit: unpaid rent and cost of damage caused by the tenant’s breach of the lease. However, repairs and restorations are not chargeable against the security deposit if they are for that damage was caused by normal wear and tear, or existed before the tenant moved in.
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