Ohio State Properties
Welcome to a better place.  Welcome home

Thank you for choosing Ohio State Properties.  Our goal is to provide you with the best possible place to live with the appropriate amenities so that you can focus on your professional studies.   We are very proud to own some of the most desirable and sought after properties on campus and as a result they do rent fast.  Since our properties are so highly updated with some in quiet neighborhoods we request that you be a respectful neighbor that cleans up your trash, doesn't create noise, and avoids house parties (kegs not allowed).  PLEASE READ OUR NOISE ORDINANCE AND PARTY POLICY.   Our highly professional staff is in place to ensure you a smooth move in and provide you with the necessary maintenance of your new home. 

Rental Procedures.

1. We have started showing properties and signing leases for fall 2009. Please check this website for availability and e-mail me at John@ohiostateproperties.com with a list of the properties you are interested in and would like to view. Include a phone number and best time to reach you, so that we can schedule an appointment (let us know when you would like to view those properties). You can also call us at 614-218-7098.  

2. After you decide on a property that you like, here is what you need to do in order to try to lease it:  E-mail me at John@ohiostateproperties.com telling me which property you are interested in renting. If the property is still available and no one else has given us an application with deposit then we will put a two day hold on the property while you get your paperwork ready.   Then:

Download and complete the rental application located on our website.  Please write neatly.  Enclose a $20 non-refundable processing fee as well as the deposit for the house you wish to lease.  We thoroughly check all references and run criminal background checks as well as credit checks.  Along with the application we require the deposit money for the home you wish to rent which equals one months rent, we can take separate checks for the deposit.  This reserves the house for you.  We also will need a copy of two forms of identification.  The prices on our website are in US dollars but we also accept most foreign currencies as well.  This deposit will be returned to you in full within 4 weeks following move out provided that the unit is left in the same condition it was in on move in day (normal wear and tear accepted)  This deposit will be refunded to you if your application is denied by us for any reason.  If you are accepted however the deposit is non-refundable.   Each person renting a particular house must fill out a rental application and include $20.  We can receive multiple checks for the deposit which totals one months rent.  Please make your deposit check or checks out to Ohio State Properties.  We also need a photocopy of two forms of ID, one of which must be a drivers license, the other can be your BUCKID.  Thank You.

3. Once everyone has their applications ready along with the deposit and photocopies of ID we will meet with you to go over the lease.  We highly recommend that you view the 2009-2010 lease by clicking here before you apply and meet with us.  This is only a blank lease, you will receive the actual lease filled out by us and emailed to you once you are approved.  Please do not print and sign this lease and send it to us, it is for reference only.  When we meet we will answer any questions you have regarding the lease and we will collect your application, deposit, and copies of ID.  

4.  If your application is accepted a representative from Ohio State Properties will  contact you and give you a copy of the lease agreement which must be signed by everyone.   Each parent must print and sign the parental agreement form from our website and have the form notarized and returned to us at the address above within one week.  You can email the lease to your parents for their perusal.  This form makes the parents liable for rents, damages, and any outstanding bills.  We must receive all of the parental agreement forms within one week (extensions can be granted in certain instances) of acceptance or your application will be terminated and the unit put back on the market.  Our leases run from September 8th, 2009 to August 24th, 20010.  First installment of rent (September) must be paid in full by August 1st, 2009, then each months rent will be due by the first of the month starting in October.  The lease amount per month listed on our website is actually the lease amount for the rental period of September 8th, 2009 to August 24th, 20010 multiplied by 12 so 12 full payments of the listed monthly lease amount are required.  If you are under 25 years of age you must have a parent cosign your application (parental agreement form).  If you do not have a parent able to cosign please let us know up front at the time we are going over the lease.

5.  Once the lease is signed the home is reserved for you and we would have already received your deposit with the application.

6.  Pay first months rent by August 1st, 2009.

7.  Enjoy your new home!

Reasons for not being accepted could include the following as well as other reasons:

Any false information listed on rental application

Your current residence being unkempt.

Any criminal background

Any credit problems

Comments made by references listed

Drug and/or drinking problems

No Pets are allowed

History of drunkenness and/or Lewd Behavior

Rental Application or Deposit check bouncing.