Dayton has no city-level rental registration ordinance, but Ohio law (ORC 5323) and Montgomery County require rental property registration with the Montgomery County Auditor. Dayton currently has no formal short-term rental ordinance; the city is procuring monitoring software (Avenu STR IP LLC) and handles STR concerns case-by-case. Ohio has no statewide rent control authorization. ADU long-term rentals have no minimum lease term beyond Ohio Landlord-Tenant Act defaults under ORC Chapter 5321.
Ohio Revised Code Section 5323 requires owners of residential rental property to register their property with the county auditor. In Montgomery County, registration is handled by Auditor Karl Keith's office at 451 W. Third Street, Dayton. Out-of-state owners must designate an in-state contact agent. Updates required within 60 days of any property information change; failure is a minor misdemeanor with a penalty up to $150. Dayton city itself does not maintain a separate municipal rental registry. Ohio has no rent control authorization - municipalities cannot cap rent increases beyond Ohio Landlord-Tenant Act default rules (ORC Chapter 5321). No minimum lease term for long-term rentals under city or state law. Short-term rentals (under 30 days): the City of Dayton currently has no system to register or regulate STRs and handles concerns case-by-case. The city has contracted Avenu STR IP LLC for STR address identification and may implement a registration ordinance in the future. STR operators currently owe Ohio sales tax and Montgomery County 3% Convention Facilities Authority lodging tax. Dayton Code Chapter 93 (Housing) addresses property maintenance standards applicable to rentals. HOA covenants under ORC 5311 and 5312 may impose stricter rental restrictions.
Failure to register with the Montgomery County Auditor under ORC 5323 is a minor misdemeanor with $150 penalty. Dayton Code Chapter 93 housing maintenance violations carry civil fines and may trigger code enforcement. Failure to remit Montgomery County 3% lodging tax triggers county treasurer enforcement. Ohio Landlord-Tenant violations under ORC 5321 are enforced through Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas. HOA covenant violations are enforced civilly under ORC 5311 and 5312.
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