- Up to 1 year – Verbal can be enforceable
- 1-2 years – Must be in writing and signed by both parties
- 2-3 years- Must be in writing, signed by both parties, notarized, and recorded in the county where the land is located
- 3 years or more- Must be in writing, signed by both parties before two witnesses, notarized, and recorded in the county where the land is located
Legal references:
O.R.C. § 5301.08 creates an exemption for land leases under 3 years from notarization and recording requirements in O.R.C. § 5301.01