Ohio Property Management
Practice Questions & Answers (2026)
Property management questions on the Ohio exam cover both the practical aspects of managing rental properties and the landlord-tenant law specific to Ohio. The Ohio Division of Real Estate & Professional Licensing tests security deposit limits, required notice periods for entry and termination, habitability standards, and the property manager's fiduciary duties. Ohio's landlord-tenant law has specific provisions — including notice requirements and tenant protections — that differ from what national study materials cover. These questions often involve scenarios where a property manager must navigate competing obligations to the owner-client and the tenant.
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Q1. Under Ohio landlord-tenant law (ORC Chapter 5321), a landlord must return a security deposit within:
Explanation
Under ORC 5321.16, an Ohio landlord must return the tenant's security deposit (with an itemized written statement of deductions, if any) within 30 days after the tenant vacates.
Q2. Under the Ohio Landlord-Tenant Act, which of the following is a landlord's statutory obligation?
Explanation
Under ORC 5321.02, Ohio landlords must keep rental units in a fit and habitable condition, maintain all common areas, and comply with applicable building and housing codes.
Q3. In Ohio, a residential lease for more than one year must be:
Explanation
Ohio's Statute of Frauds requires that leases for more than one year be in writing to be enforceable. Month-to-month and shorter leases may be oral.
Q4. A property manager in Ohio who collects rents and manages properties for others must:
Explanation
In Ohio, managing property for others for compensation (including collecting rent) is considered real estate brokerage and requires a real estate license under ORC Chapter 4735.
Q5. Which of the following is a tenant's right under the Ohio Landlord-Tenant Act?
Explanation
Ohio law allows tenants, after proper notice, to deposit rent with a court escrow, make repairs and deduct the cost from rent, or terminate the lease if the landlord fails to maintain habitable conditions.
Q6. A gross lease in commercial property management means:
Explanation
In a gross lease, the tenant pays a fixed rent and the landlord is responsible for paying all operating expenses such as taxes, insurance, and maintenance.
Q7. A net lease requires the tenant to pay, in addition to base rent:
Explanation
In a net lease, the tenant pays base rent plus some or all operating expenses. A triple-net (NNN) lease requires the tenant to pay taxes, insurance, and maintenance in addition to base rent.
Q8. Under Ohio law, how much written notice must a landlord give a month-to-month residential tenant before terminating the tenancy?
Explanation
In Ohio, a landlord must provide at least 30 days' written notice to terminate a month-to-month residential tenancy under ORC 5321.17.
Q9. Which of the following is TRUE about a property manager's fiduciary duty in Ohio?
Explanation
A property manager acts as an agent for the property owner (principal) and owes the owner full fiduciary duties: loyalty, obedience, disclosure, confidentiality, accounting, and reasonable care.
Q10. In Ohio, security deposits for residential properties are limited to:
Explanation
Under ORC 5321.16, Ohio does not set a cap on the initial security deposit. However, if the deposit exceeds one month's rent and the tenant remains for six months, the landlord must pay 5% annual interest on the excess.
Q11. Under Ohio law, what notice must a tenant give to terminate a month-to-month tenancy?
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