Showing ordinances that apply to Lake Darby, OH
Lake Darby is an unincorporated community (population 4,731) in Franklin County, Ohio. Because Lake Darby is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Franklin County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The rent control rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Franklin County has NO rent control. Ohio ORC §5321.19 explicitly preempts local rent regulation statewide. Landlords may raise rent without cap at lease renewal with 30 days written notice. Columbus considered rent stabilization 2022 but preemption blocks enactment.
Ohio Revised Code §5321.19 enacted 2023 prohibits any political subdivision from adopting rent control or rent stabilization ordinances. This preemption reversed local consideration in Columbus and Cincinnati following 2022 rent increases. Landlords in Franklin County may increase rent any amount at lease end with proper notice: month-to-month requires 30 days written notice under ORC §5321.17. Fixed-term leases cannot change rent mid-term unless lease specifies. Security deposits capped by no state maximum but landlord must return within 30 days per ORC §5321.16 with itemized deductions.
There are no rent control violations because none exist. Improper rent increase notice under 30 days for month-to-month is unenforceable. Illegal security deposit withholding: tenant may recover double damages plus attorney fees under ORC §5321.16.
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