Ohio Rev. Code § 4781 § 4781.48
Unconscionability.
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(A) If the court as a matter of law finds a rental agreement, or any clause of it, to have been unconscionable at the time it was made, it may refuse to enforce the rental agreement or it may enforce the remainder of the rental agreement without the unconscionable clause, or it may so limit the application of any unconscionable clause as to avoid any unconscionable result. (B) When it is claimed or appears to the court that the rental agreement, or any clause of it, may be unconscionable, the parties shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to present evidence as to its setting, purpose, and effect to aid the court in making the determination.
Ohio Rev. Code § 4781.48 addresses situations where a manufactured-home rental agreement, or a specific clause within it, may be so one-sided or oppressive at the time it was formed that a court considers it unconscionable. When a court makes that legal finding, it has several options: it can refuse to enforce the entire agreement, strike only the offending clause while keeping the rest of the agreement intact, or narrow the clause's application to eliminate the unfair result. Before reaching that conclusion, the court must give both parties a fair chance to present evidence about the circumstances, intent, and impact of the disputed agreement or clause.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Ohio Rev. Code § 4781.48, courts scrutinize manufactured-home rental agreements for terms that may be deemed unconscionable at the time of signing. Operators who maintain transparent, balanced lease terms—avoiding provisions that impose extreme burdens on residents or that obscure material obligations—are generally better positioned if a lease clause is ever challenged. Keeping records of how lease terms were presented and negotiated can help demonstrate the setting and purpose of any provision a court might examine.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ohio Rev. Code § 4781.48 gives courts the authority to refuse enforcement of, or limit, any rental agreement clause found to be unconscionable, which can serve as a meaningful defense if a landlord attempts to enforce a particularly one-sided lease term. If a clause in a manufactured-home rental agreement seems grossly unfair or oppressive, that provision's enforceability may be raised as a legal issue in court proceedings. Tenants who believe a clause may meet this standard can explore their options by contacting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid office familiar with Ohio manufactured-home tenancy law.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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