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Ohio landlord deadline calendar for 2027
Every dated deadline in 2027 from the verified federal, Ohio and local rules on this site, grouped by month. Each item shows who it applies to, its official source, the date it was last verified and our confidence. Dates we move for weekends or holidays, or roll forward from a yearly pattern, are labeled as computed. Rules not yet verified are left out.
Federal and Ohio statewide dates
January 2027
- Federal estimated tax payment #4 due January 15 (for the previous tax year) Computed date
Computed: January 15, 2027 is a Friday and not a legal holiday, so no change. Base rule:If any payment date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, use the next business day.
February 2027
- File and furnish Form 1099-NEC for 2026 contractor payments of $2,000+ Computed date
Computed: January 31, 2027 is a Sunday, so the IRS next-business-day rule moves it to Monday, February 1, 2027. Base rule:If any date shown falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday in the District of Columbia or where the return is to be filed, the due date is the next business day.
- Furnish Form 1099-MISC to recipients for 2026 rents and other payments of $2,000+ Computed date
Computed: January 31, 2027 is a Sunday, so the IRS next-business-day rule moves it to Monday, February 1, 2027. Base rule:If any date shown falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday in the District of Columbia or where the return is to be filed, the due date is the next business day.
March 2027
- File Form 1099-MISC with the IRS for 2026 payments (February 28 on paper, March 31 if e-filed) Computed date
Computed: February 28, 2027 is a Sunday, so the IRS next-business-day rule moves it to Monday, March 1, 2027. Base rule:If any date shown falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday in the District of Columbia or where the return is to be filed, the due date is the next business day.
April 2027
- Federal estimated tax payment #1 due April 15 Computed date
Computed: Computed from the yearly April 15 pattern; the official schedule we quote lists April 15, 2026. April 15, 2027 is a Thursday and not a legal holiday, so no change. Base rule:If any payment date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, use the next business day.
- Report rental income/expenses on Schedule E with Form 1040 Computed date
Computed: April 15, 2027 is a Thursday and not a legal holiday, so no change. Base rule:If day 15 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, the due date is delayed until the next business day.
June 2027
- Federal estimated tax payment #2 due June 15 Computed date
Computed: Computed from the yearly June 15 pattern; the official schedule we quote lists June 15, 2026. June 15, 2027 is a Tuesday and not a legal holiday, so no change. Base rule:If any payment date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, use the next business day.
September 2027
- Federal estimated tax payment #3 due September 15 Computed date
Computed: Computed from the yearly September 15 pattern; the official schedule we quote lists September 15, 2026. September 15, 2027 is a Wednesday and not a legal holiday, so no change. Base rule:If any payment date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, use the next business day.
Local dates in Ohio
These apply only to rentals in the place named, in addition to the dates above. A city or county rule can replace a statewide rule; see each place's page.
Cleveland
Deadlines that depend on your own dates or events
These rules have no fixed calendar date: they count from a lease date, a move-out, a license date or an event. The calendar builder dates them for your rental.
Federal and Ohio statewide
- Signed lead disclosure attachment with lease; keep for 3 years: Keep the signed disclosure for at least 3 years from the lease start; the date shown is the earliest you may discard it
- Within 30 days after the lease ends and possession is returned: return the deposit with an itemized written list of deductions: Within 30 days after move-out
- 5% yearly interest on the part of a deposit above $50 or one month's rent (whichever is greater), for tenancies of 6+ months; pay annually: Once a year (no date in the statute; the calendar uses the lease anniversary, computed)
- End a month-to-month tenancy with 30 days' notice before the rent date (7 days for week-to-week): At least 30 days before the lease ends (7 days for week-to-week tenancy)
- Lead-based paint disclosure and EPA pamphlet before lease signing (pre-1978 housing): Before the tenant is obligated under the lease (before signing / before accepting an offer to lease)
- Register residential rental property with the county auditor; update within 60 days of changes: File with the county auditor; update within 60 days after any change (or within 60 days after the auditor's notice)
- Written lease must name the owner and any agent with addresses: In every written rental agreement; for oral agreements, by written notice at the start of the tenancy
- 3-day notice to leave the premises before filing an eviction: At least 3 days before filing an eviction (forcible entry and detainer) action
- 24 hours' notice before entry is presumed reasonable: At least 24 hours before each non-emergency entry
Cincinnati
- Residential Rental Registration: register within 60 days after becoming the owner ($1 per unit); no yearly renewal, but report changes: Within 60 calendar days after assuming ownership of a residential rental property; then report changes (owner, agent, use, or 60+ days vacant)
Cleveland
- Pre-1978 rentals: Lead Safe Certificate, valid 2 years; re-apply within the 30 days before it expires: Every 2 years from the certificate issue date; apply within the 30 days before it expires
Columbus
- Rental registry: update within 30 days after information changes, a sale, or a property starts being rented: Within 30 days after registry information changes, the property is sold (new owner re-registers) or a property is first used as a rental
Your dates
| Date | Rental 1 | Rental 2 | Rental 3 |
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| Last license, registration or inspection date |