Grisham v. Meadow Ridge Cincinnati Assocs., L.P.

Citations

• 2022 Ohio 2328

Syllabus

A refundable amount given to secure payment for any damages caused by animals allowed in an apartment is a \security deposit\ under R.C. 5321.16. Documentary evidence of payment is not required to prove payment of a security deposit. A subsequent owner can assume an obligation for a security deposit even if the deposit is not explicitly mentioned in purchase and sale documents. Knowledge of an obligation for a security deposit is irrelevant. A landlord is strictly liable for failing to comply with R.C. 5321.16(B).