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Ohio Legal Rights

Ohio provides standard consumer and tenant protections with well-established small claims processes. Know exactly what you're entitled to — and let Main AI enforce it automatically.

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Tenant rights

Ohio Tenant Protections

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Security deposit maximum

No statutory cap (but must be reasonable)

ORC §5321.16

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Deposit return deadline

30 days after move-out with itemized list with itemized deductions.

ORC §5321.16

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Entry notice required

Landlords must give reasonable advance notice before entering your unit except in genuine emergencies. Repeated entry without notice may constitute harassment.

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Habitability rights

Your landlord must maintain heat, hot water, structural safety, and pest-free conditions regardless of what your lease says. "As-is" clauses are generally void.

✓ If your landlord violated these rules

Send a certified demand letter citing the exact statute and amount owed
File in small claims court for deposits up to the jurisdictional limit
Main AI generates the demand letter and court filing summary automatically

Employment rights

Ohio Workplace Protections

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Non-compete agreements

Enforceable if reasonable. Ohio follows the Raimonde test: courts balance employer and employee interests. Overly broad agreements may be reduced rather than voided.

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Wage protections

Minimum wage $10.45/hr (2024). Ohio Wage Act covers unpaid wages. File with Ohio Department of Commerce.

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Pay transparency

No statewide law.

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Severance rights

Severance is never legally required — it's negotiable. Workers 40+ get 21 days to review under federal OWBPA plus 7 days to revoke after signing.

Medical billing rights

Ohio Healthcare Protections

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State protections

Ohio hospital financial assistance programs required. No Surprises Act protections apply. Request itemized bills within 30 days.

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Surprise billing (federal)

The No Surprises Act caps out-of-network emergency bills at in-network rates. You cannot be balance-billed for emergency care or care at in-network facilities without prior consent.

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Dispute window

Typically 30-120 days from Explanation of Benefits to dispute. Request itemization, check for duplicate CPT codes, and dispute services never received.

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Financial assistance

Nonprofit hospitals must offer charity care. Always ask for financial assistance before paying. Many patients qualify who never apply.

Common questions

Ohio Rights FAQ

How do I dispute a security deposit in Ohio?+

Under ORC §5321.16, your landlord must return your deposit within 30 days after move-out with itemized list. If they miss this deadline or make improper deductions, send a certified demand letter citing the statute. Main AI generates this letter automatically.

Is my non-compete enforceable in Ohio?+

Enforceable if reasonable. Ohio follows the Raimonde test: courts balance employer and employee interests. Overly broad agreements may be reduced rather than voided. Review your specific agreement with Main AI to get an enforceability score and identify which clauses are vulnerable.

My medical bill seems wrong. What are my rights in Ohio?+

Ohio hospital financial assistance programs required. No Surprises Act protections apply. Request itemized bills within 30 days. Request an itemized bill in writing, dispute any errors within 30 days, and use the No Surprises Act for unexpected out-of-network charges.

What wage theft protections exist in Ohio?+

Minimum wage $10.45/hr (2024). Ohio Wage Act covers unpaid wages. File with Ohio Department of Commerce. If you're owed unpaid wages, file with your state labor department or pursue a federal FLSA claim. Main AI drafts your complaint automatically.

Main AI enforces your Ohio rights automatically.

Upload any document — lease, offer letter, medical bill, severance agreement. Main AI reads it, flags every violation, cites the exact Ohio statute, and prepares everything ready to send.

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