Landlord Tenant
Rental Agreement
Ohio
Asked on Oct 5, 2023
Do I need witnesses for a rental agreement?
I recently signed a rental agreement with my landlord for a new apartment. I am concerned that the agreement may not be legally binding as there were no witnesses present when I signed it. I am looking for advice on whether or not witnesses are needed for a rental agreement to be legally valid.
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Landlord Tenant
Ohio
Answered 322 days ago
Michelle M.
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Witnesses are not required for a residential lease agreement in Ohio. However, if the term of the lease is 3 years or longer, the signatures must be notarized. I hope this helps.
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