OHIO RENTAL APPLICATION

Property Address: [[Property Full Street Address, Unit if Applicable]], [[City]], Ohio [[ZIP Code]]

Requested Monthly Rent: $[[Monthly Rent Amount]]

Security Deposit Requested: $[[Security Deposit Amount]] (subject to final lease terms)

Application Date: [[Application Date]]

Application Fee: $[[Application / Screening Fee Amount]] (non-refundable; covers actual costs of processing and screening), -

IMPORTANT NOTICE, OHIO LAW AND FAIR HOUSING

Ohio does not impose a statutory cap on rental application or screening fees. Landlords may charge a reasonable fee to cover the actual costs of obtaining credit reports, background checks, and processing the application. The fee amount and that it is non-refundable must be disclosed to the applicant before payment.

All applicants are protected by the federal Fair Housing Act and the Ohio Civil Rights Act (Ohio Revised Code Chapter 4112). It is unlawful to discriminate in the rental of housing on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, familial status, or ancestry. Additional protections may apply under local ordinances.

This application requests information used solely for tenant screening in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). If adverse action (denial, higher deposit, etc.) is taken based in whole or in part on information in a consumer report, the applicant will receive an adverse action notice with required disclosures.

1. Applicant Information

Full Legal Name: [[Applicant Full Legal Name]]
Date of Birth: [[Applicant Date of Birth]]
Social Security Number: [[XXX-XX-XXXX or last 4 digits for screening]]
Driver's License / State ID: [[DL Number and State]]
Phone: [[Primary Phone]]
Email: [[Email Address]]

Current Address: [[Current Street, City, State, ZIP]]
How long at current address: [[Years / Months]]
Reason for moving: [[Reason for Moving]]

2. Additional Occupants and Household

List all persons who will reside in the unit (including children):
[[Full names, ages, and relationships of all proposed occupants]]

3. Employment and Income

Current Employer: [[Current Employer Name]]
Employer Address: [[Employer Address]]
Position / Title: [[Job Title]]
Supervisor / HR Contact: [[Supervisor Name and Phone]]
Length of Employment: [[Years / Months]]
Gross Monthly Income: $[[Gross Monthly Income Amount]]

Previous Employer (if current < 2 years): [[Previous Employer Details]]

Other Income Sources (alimony, child support, SSI, investments, etc., list only voluntary):
[[Other Income Sources and Amounts or "None"]]

4. Rental History

Current / Most Recent Landlord or Property Manager:
Name: [[Current Landlord Name]]
Phone: [[Landlord Phone]]
Email: [[Landlord Email]]
Address of Prior Rental: [[Prior Rental Address]]
Monthly Rent Paid: $[[Prior Monthly Rent]]
Dates Occupied: [[Prior Occupancy Dates]]
Reason for Leaving: [[Reason for Leaving]]

Previous Landlord (if applicable):
Name: [[Previous Landlord 2 Name]]
Phone: [[Previous Landlord 2 Phone]]
Dates: [[Dates]]

5. Credit and Background Authorization (FCRA Notice and Consent)

I authorize the Landlord, its agents, or a consumer reporting agency to obtain one or more consumer reports (credit, criminal, eviction, employment verification, and other permissible reports) about me for tenant screening purposes.

I understand that:

1. A consumer report may be obtained in connection with this application and any future lease.

2. If the Landlord takes adverse action based in whole or in part on information in a consumer report, I will be provided: (a) notice of the adverse action; (b) the name, address, and telephone number of the consumer reporting agency; and (c) a statement that the agency did not make the decision and cannot explain why it was made.

3. I may obtain a free copy of the report within 60 days and dispute its accuracy directly with the agency.

4. The information will be used only for the stated purpose and retained as required by law.

Applicant Signature for Authorization: _______________________________ Date: [[Authorization Date]]

6. Pets, Vehicles, and Additional Requests

Pets: [[Number, Type, Breed, Weight of Pets or "None"]]
Vehicle(s): [[Year/Make/Model/License of Vehicle(s) or "None"]]
Smoking: [[Smoker / Non-smoker]]

Requested Lease Term: [[e.g. 12 months beginning [[Lease Start Date]]]]

7. Screening Criteria Disclosure (Objective Standards)

The Landlord applies the following objective criteria in evaluating applications (subject to reasonable accommodation for disability):

1. Income: Gross monthly household income should generally be at least [[Income Multiple e.g. 3]] times the monthly rent (or other standard disclosed here).

2. Credit: Minimum credit score of approximately [[Minimum Credit Score or "Case-by-case review"]]; negative items reviewed individually.

3. Rental History: No evictions within the last [[Number e.g. five (5)]] years; positive references preferred.

4. Criminal Background: Convictions for certain violent or drug-related offenses may be disqualifying depending on nature, recency, and rehabilitation evidence per fair housing guidance.

5. Other: [[Additional Objective Criteria or "None"]]

The above are guidelines, not automatic bars. All information is considered in context. Applicants may provide explanations or mitigating information.

8. Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity Statement

This property is offered in compliance with the Fair Housing Act and Ohio Civil Rights Act. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, familial status, ancestry, or any other protected class under applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you believe you have been discriminated against, you may contact the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Ohio Civil Rights Commission, or file a complaint under applicable law.

9. Application Certification and Authorization

I certify that all information provided in this application is true, complete, and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any false statement may result in denial of the application or termination of any resulting tenancy.

I authorize verification of all information, including contacting employers, landlords, and obtaining consumer reports as described.

I have received a copy of this application and understand the fee is non-refundable.

Applicant Signature: _______________________________ Date: [[Applicant Signature Date]]
Printed Name: [[Applicant Full Legal Name]]

Co-Applicant (if any) Signature: _______________________________ Date: [[Co-Applicant Signature Date]]
Printed Name: [[Co-Applicant Full Legal Name]]

10. Landlord / Agent Use Only (Do Not Complete, Internal)

Date Received: ________________
Fee Paid: $[[Fee Amount]] Method: [[Cash / Check # / Card / Other]]

Screening Ordered: [[Date]]
Report(s) Received: [[Date]]

Decision: [[Approved / Denied / Approved with Conditions]]
Adverse Action Notice Sent (if applicable): [[Date / N/A]]
File Location / Reference: [[Internal Reference]], -

*This is a sample Ohio rental application template. Ohio does not cap application fees but fees must be reasonable and disclosed. Comply with FCRA adverse action rules and all fair housing laws (federal FHA and Ohio Civil Rights Act, ORC Chapter 4112). This document is not legal advice. Customize screening criteria to your specific policies and verify compliance with current law as of the date of use (2026-06). Complete all [[tokens]] before use.*