Ohio Code § 2913.72
Ohio Code § 2913.72. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 2913.72.
(A) Each of the following shall be considered evidence of an intent to commit theft of
rented property or rental services: (1) At the time of entering into the rental contract, the rentee presented the renter
with identification that was materially false, fictitious, or not current with respect
to name, address, place of employment, or other relevant information. (2) After receiving a notice demanding the return of rented property as provided in division
(B) of this section, the rentee neither returned the rented property nor made arrangements
acceptable with the renter to return the rented property. (B) To establish that a rentee has an intent to commit theft of rented property or rental
services under division (A)(2) of this section, a renter may issue a notice to a rentee
demanding the return of rented property. The renter shall mail the notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, to
the rentee at the address the rentee gave when the rental contract was executed, or
to the rentee at the last address the rentee or the rentee's agent furnished in writing
to the renter. (C) A demand for the return of rented property is not a prerequisite for the prosecution
of a rentee for theft of rented property or rental services. The evidence specified in division (A) of this section does not constitute the only
evidence that may be considered as evidence of intent to commit theft of rented property
or rental services. (D) As used in this section: (1) “ Renter ” means a person who owns rented property. (2) “ Rentee ” means a person who pays consideration to a renter for the use of rented property.
Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27
At a glance
- Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 2913.72
- Jurisdiction: Ohio
- Code: Ohio Revised Code
- Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)
Verify the text
Statute text is transcribed from the official Ohio Revised Code. Confirm it against the primary source before relying on it:
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed Ohio attorney.
Common questions
What is the source of Ohio Revised Code § 2913.72?
The text above is transcribed from the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutes of Ohio. The official publisher link appears under "Verify the text" on this page.
What subject does Ohio Revised Code § 2913.72 address?
It addresses the rule set out in the section text. Read the section together with the surrounding provisions listed under "Nearby provisions" for the full picture.
Is Ohio Revised Code § 2913.72 still in force?
Statutes are amended, repealed, and renumbered every session. Confirm the current version at the official Ohio source before relying on this text.
Can this page be used as legal advice?
No. This is a reference transcription for research. Applying Ohio law to your facts requires a licensed Ohio attorney who can review the specifics.