Frequently Asked Questions

WHEN DO I NEED TO SEARCH FOR A PLACE TO LIVE?  We usually give our current residents the first opportunity to renew their lease.  Given the high demand for most of our housing, that courtesy expires May 15th.  Prior to that date, if we’re approached by another group wanting to sign a lease on your unit, we’ll give you a 48 hour opportunity to schedule an appointment to resign the lease for the next year (time restraints apply).  Each year is different, but we typically start signing leases on our places about 9 months in advance.  With the high-profile places, some people start searching and signing leases as early as 24 months in advance.  As summer goes by, the rest of our leases also start filling up quickly.  So, remember to contact us early to secure your favorite place today!

HOW DO I RESERVE AN APARTMENT/HOUSE?  Due to the high demand of our properties, the only way to reserve an apartment or house is to sign a lease on the place.  Given their close proximity to Ohio University campus, most of our properties are leased up 9 months in advance.  As mentioned above, many groups of people have also signed leases as early as 24 months in advance for the high-profile places.

WHY SHOULD I SIGN A LEASE EARLY?  Not only will signing a lease early secure your favorite place at Bobcat Rentals, but it will guarantee you a spot close to campus in a properly managed property.  Is the location of a building, a special house, or a particular apartment important to you?  What about living close to friends or certain amenities desired?  Signing a lease early is the only way you’re guaranteed to get what you want!

HOW DO I PAY RENT?  Rental payment amounts, due dates, requirements, and procedures are outlined on the first page of the lease.  If you do not have a copy of the lease handy, there is a sample lease on our website that should answer most general questions.  For individual lease specifics, you’ll need to contact our office.  We only accept checks, cashier’s checks, and money orders.  Sorry, no credit cards or cash.

WHERE DO GUESTS PARK WHEN VISITING?  Parking is an absolute premium in Athens.  Currently, the dark green and purple university lots (which is most) are open to the public everyday after 5:00 pm and over the weekends.  Another option is to let them use your parking pass (if you have one).  This way they can park on the property (if available) while you park somewhere else.  If you let them borrow your pass,  make sure you remember to return it to avoid replacement costs and/or a tow!  There are also sections of un-metered street parking on Brown, Carpenter, Central, Congress, Coss, Elliot, Franklin, Grosvenor, Hocking, High, Kurtz, Lancaster, Mill, Morris, Mound, Oak, Shafer, Stimson, State, Walker, and Washington to name several.

6. Landlord who cares.  Door kicked in?  Bottle through the window?  Been there; done that.  We expect you to have a good time, but also to maintain accountability for your actions.

5. We’re the ONLY landlord that usually helps clean up the grounds after the fests and block parties.

4. We’ve got amenities.  Most of our places are new, newer, or newly remodeled, and are also equipped with: washers, dryers, dishwashers, microwaves, air conditioning, hardwood floors, porches, and parking.

3. The Fall and Spring Fests take place in our front, back, and also side yards (literally).  Plant yourself right in the middle of all the action!

2. Who wants to take a shuttle home?  When properties are located so close to campus and uptown, nothing is ever more than a short walk away!

1. Affordable houses and apartments with most of the perks that can also accommodate almost any number of people wanting to live near each other.