Ohio (statewide registry), OH lead-safe rental rules

Voluntary statewide lead-safe rental registry for most owners; registration lasts 1 year with visual assessment, maintenance and clearance testing

The rule: Voluntary statewide lead-safe rental registry for most owners; registration lasts 1 year with visual assessment, maintenance and clearance testing
How often: yearly (voluntary)
Fees & fines: Not yet verified. Check the official source.
Who can inspect: Ohio-licensed lead professional
Applies at: state (ORC 3742.41, OAC 3701-81) level
Official source: codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-3742.41…
Last checked: 2026-10-20

What it costs in Ohio?

Published government fees (sourced):

Cleveland: No certificate fee; $70/unit registration; $100 fine per revocation (cap $30k/yr), misdemeanor source
Toledo: $25/unit filing fee; housing court referral source

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Licensed inspectors near Ohio (statewide registry)

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