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I recently rented an apartment in the columbus area and they asked me to signa document that says I can not carry a handgun. Is this legal?

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So are they talking about carrying within theapartment complex or within your own apartment?

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It depends upon whether you have a concealed handgun license. If you have a CHL, Ohio Rev. Code § 2923.126(C)(3)(b) provides: "A landlord may not prohibit or restrict a tenant who is a licensee and who on or after the effective date of this amendment enters into a rental agreement with the landlord for the use of residential premises, and the tenant’s guest while the tenant is present, from lawfully carrying or possessing a handgun on those residential premises."

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2923.126 Duties of licensed individual.



(b) A landlord may not prohibit or restrict a tenant who is a licensee and who on or after the effective date of this amendment enters into a rental agreement with the landlord for the use of residential premises, and the tenant’s guest while the tenant is present, from lawfully carrying or possessing a handgun on those residential premises.

(c) As used in division (C)(3) of this section:

(i) “Residential premises” has the same meaning as in section 5321.01 of the Revised Code, except “residential premises” does not include a dwelling unit that is owned or operated by a college or university.

(ii) “Landlord,” “tenant,” and “rental agreement” have the same meanings as in section 5321.01 of the Revised Code.

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Well, did you sign it? If you haven't signed it you can refuse, but that may well mean that you don't get to rent there. If you've signed it... idk.

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Just MY opinion and IANAL, but I say sign it and don't say a word. Then, carry on. If it's not enforcable in the State's eyes, there's nothing the landlord can do.

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If you have already rented the apartment, seems to me a lawyer barred in Ohio and practicing this area of law can advise you of your rights and responsibilities in this area with some precision - lease holders are to some extent considered the temporary owners of property generally under property law so you might be pleasantly surprised.