by Peter Lohmann | Jun 22, 2026 | Leases, Owner Education, Rental Applications
A tenant announces they’re leaving early. Before you panic or start drafting demand letters, it’s worth knowing exactly where Ohio law puts you – and where it puts them. TL;DR Ohio tenants can legally break a lease under a limited set of circumstances:...
by Peter Lohmann | Jun 18, 2026 | Owner Education, Rental Market Guide
Gahanna sits at the center of the Columbus metro’s most in-demand rental corridor. Here’s what the 2026 data says about rent prices, tenant demand, compliance requirements, and the investment case for Ohio’s self-described “Best...
by Peter Lohmann | Jun 16, 2026 | Owner Education, Rental Applications, Tenant Screening
Fraudulent rental applications are no longer the exception – they’re an arms race. AI tools now produce convincing fake pay stubs in under 60 seconds, synthetic identities pass standard background checks, and detection rates have dropped from 90% to 75% since...
by Peter Lohmann | Jun 12, 2026 | Inspections, Owner Education
The tenancy starts the moment a tenant picks up the keys. What you document in the next 30 minutes will determine whether you have any legal standing at move-out (or none at all). TL;DR A move-in inspection creates the documented baseline that makes security deposit...
by Andrew Swensen | Jun 9, 2026 | Leases, Owner Education, Property Management Education, Rental Price
The clock on a vacant unit starts the moment a tenant gives notice, and in today’s Columbus rental market, it costs more than most owners expect. Here’s what the numbers say about pricing, vacancy, and the gap between the two. TL;DR Franklin County’s...
by Andrew Swensen | Jun 9, 2026 | Local Policy Update, Owner Education
Five municipalities with active policy movement, thirteen more in the quick-hits section, and one statewide ballot fight that just shifted timelines. Here is what Central Ohio landlords need to track this week. TL;DR Powell is taking up a comprehensive zoning code...
