Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Ohio
Return of Security Deposit
Under Ohio law, can a landlord deduct from your security deposit charges to "seal and prime walls" before painting?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Return of Security Deposit
A landlord may retain security deposit funds to use to repair/replace damage above and beyond normal wear and tear. The landlord must provide an itemized statement of money retained (and a refund of the rest, if any) within 30 days after you leave the rental property. The tenant must give proper notice of leaving and provide the landlord a forwarding address. If the landlord does not comply with the rules, a tenant can bring an action to recover up to twice the amount wrongfully withheld.
The above is provided as general information, and does not create any attorney-client relationship. For your own specific situation, I suggest reataining an attorney.
Re: Return of Security Deposit
The landlord can deduct over excessive damage to the property. If the walls were damaged and priming was part of the painting, then the landlord can deduct it. Usually, painting is not covered unless there are holes or marks on the walls
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