Property

Sublet all or part of your leased business space to a subtenant with this Ohio Commercial Sublease Agreement.

• The Sublease can be used for office, retail shopping or other business premises.
• The subtenant pays the security deposit and the rent to the original tenant, who in turn pays the landlord.
• The original tenant must still perform its obligations under the head lease for the duration of the lease term.
• The original tenant assigns its interest in the sublease to the landlord.
• The original tenant directs the subtenant to pay rent directly to the landlord if the original tenant defaults in any of its obligations under the head lease.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Intended for use only in the State of Ohio.

Lease office, retail or other business premises to a tenant with this Ohio Commercial Triple Net Lease Agreement.

• Triple Net Lease. A triple net lease means that the lessee covers all costs and expenses to do with the premises including structural repairs.
• Renewal. The lessee has an option to renew the lease for an additional term.
• Taxes and Charges. The lessee will pay all expenses, taxes, levies, and charges with respect to the premises, all utilities and services, and operating expenses for its business.
• Insurance. The lessee is responsible for carrying fire, extended coverage, and liability insurance.
• Alterations and Repairs. The lessee is responsible for all alterations, improvements, maintenance and repairs.
• Damage or Destruction. Clauses outlining abatement of rent or termination of the lease the event of damage, destruction, or condemnation of the building.
• Subordination. The lessee agrees to sign a subordination agreement or other documents necessary to subordinate the lease to a mortgage or other charge, if required by the lessor.
• Additional Rent. Optional clause for percentage rent to be paid in addition to the base rent, if applicable.
• This Ohio Commercial Triple Net Lease Agreement template is available in MS Word format and is fully editable to fit your needs.

Ohio landowners, allow fishermen to fish in waterways on your property with this Fishing Lease Agreement.

• This Agreement can be used for individual fishermen or for groups and organizations.
• The user can only fish at the times of the year permitted by local, State and federal laws.
• The user's rights to fish on the property are subject to the rights of the landowner to use and protect the land and subject to any oil and gas or mineral leases.
• The landowner has the right to limit fishing in any body of water in order to preserve the quality of the fish stock.
• The user must take proper care of the property and comply with all rules and regulations. Failure to do so will result in immediate termination of the lease.
• The landowner has no responsibility for the user's safety or that of any guests or invitees, and the user indemnifies and holds the landowner harmless against any claim, loss, cost or damage arising from the user's use of the property.

This Ohio Fishing Lease Agreement is provided in MS Word format, and can be easily edited to fit your circumstances.

Lease a house or apartment in Ohio to a tenant with this Fixed Term Residential Lease Agreement.

• The lease runs for a fixed term, such as 1 year.
• The security deposit must not exceed 1 1/2 months' rent. If the deposit is more than 1 month's rent, the landlord must pay 5% interest on the excess.
• The tenant must give the landlord prompt notice of any needed repairs. The landlord must make all inside and outside repairs in a timely manner.
• The tenant may not make any alterations or improvements without the landlord's express permission.
• Pets are not allowed unless the landlord gives written permission. An additional pet deposit may be required.
• The form also includes a Lead Paint Disclosure form as required by federal law, and a Premises Inspection Report, to be completed by the landlord and tenant at the beginning and end of the tenancy.
• This legal contract template is downloadable and fully editable to fit your specific needs.
• Intended for use only in the State of Ohio.

Apply for a reduction in your property taxes with this free Ohio Homestead Exemption Application for Senior Citizens, Disabled Persons and Surviving Spouses.

• The home owner can apply to have the appraised value of his/her primary residence reduced by $25,000 with a corresponding savings in property taxes.
• The form must be completed and submitted to the county auditor.
• The exemption application form can only be used by seniors (age 65 or older), disabled persons, or the surviving spouse of a homeowner.
• The application for exemption can be made for single family dwellings, units in a multi-unit building, condominiums, cooperatives, manufactured and mobile homes.
• This is a free PDF form DTE 105A provided by the Ohio Department of Taxation. Click the link to download the form from their website.

Ohio landowners, do you let hunters hunt game on your land? Protect your land, your family and yourself with this Hunting Lease Agreement.

• This contract template can be used for individual hunters or for groups and organizations.
• Hunters must abide by all state laws.
• Hunters agree to take proper care of the land.
• Hunters must observe all safety measures regarding fire and other dangers.
• Hunters are responsible for all damage to land, buildings, crops and stock.
• All hunters who use the land agree to indemnify the landowner against all claims and actions for loss, damage, injury or death.

This Ohio Hunting Lease Agreement template is provided in MS Word format, and can be easily customized to fit your circumstances.

OH landlords, if you are signing a lease with a tenant who is a minor (such as a student), make sure a parent or guardian of the tenant executes this Ohio Lease Co-signer Agreement.

• The co-signer agrees to:
  • allow the landlord to run a credit check on the co-signer,
  • guarantee that the tenant complies with the rental agreement,
  • guarantee the payment of rent.
• This form is provided in MS Word format. It should be attached as a schedule to the lease or rental agreement.
• Intended to be used only in the State of Ohio.

Cancel a lease of office or retail space with this Ohio Mutual Cancellation of Commercial Lease form.

• This agreement is only for commercial tenancies. Use this form for residential tenants.
• The lessor (landlord) and lessee (tenant) mutually agree that the lease will terminate as of a specific date.
• All rights and obligations of the parties under the lease are extinguished, except for those which accrue prior to the termination date.
• Available in MS Word format - downloadable and fully editable to fit your needs.
• Intended to be used only in the State of Ohio.

Get your landlord's consent to assign your lease or sublet your rental unit for the rest of the lease term with this Ohio Permission Agreement to Sublet or Assign Lease.

• The new tenant must meet the landlord's requirements, and the landlord must give its written approval of the new tenant.
• The form contains clauses for either an assignment of the lease or a sublease of the premises.
• The landlord has the option to hold the existing tenant responsible for performing the tenant's obligations until the end of the lease term, or alternatively, to release the tenant from all obligations under the lease once a new tenant is approved.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Intended to be used only in the State of Ohio.

Buy and sell bare land in the State of Ohio with this Land Purchase Agreement.

• There is a 30-day period for satisfaction or waiver of the buyer's contingencies prior to closing. The closing date may be extended if agreed to by the parties.
• The escrow agent will hold the buyer's deposit and apply it to the purchase price as earnest money at closing. The balance of the purchase price will be paid over time under the terms of a promissory note, which will be secured by a pledge agreement.
• The purchase is contingent on the seller obtaining an acceptable Phase I environmental report on the property.
• The buyer must obtain a commitment for title insurance on the parcel.
• The buyer will be responsible for the costs of any desired surveys or additional environmental reports, as well as the cost of the title insurance. The seller will be responsible at its sole cost for curing any defects in title that are not acceptable to the buyer.
• At closing the seller will provide the buyer with a registrable warranty deed, a seller's affidavit regarding all off-record title matters, a FIRPTA affidavit, a closing statement, and any other documents that are necessary to complete the conveyance of the real property.
• Both parties agree to indemnify and hold the other party harmless from any commissions or broker's fees.
• Available in MS Word format. Fully editable.
• Intended to be used only in the State of Ohio.