Resident Info
FAQ
When do I need to search for a place to live?
Each year is different, but we typically have most of our places leased up about 8 months in advance. With the high-profile properties, some people start searching as early as 24 months in advance and many places get leased up without proper showings.
Since we have prospective residents looking for housing that far into the future, our properties are always available. Usually, we would prefer if our current residents renew their lease with us. Unfortunately, we can't hold a place without a lease agreement.
As the time goes by, the rest of our leases start filling up quickly. So, remember to contact us early to secure your favorite place today!
Since we have prospective residents looking for housing that far into the future, our properties are always available. Usually, we would prefer if our current residents renew their lease with us. Unfortunately, we can't hold a place without a lease agreement.
As the time goes by, the rest of our leases 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 8 months in advance.
As mentioned above, many groups of people have signed leases as early as 24 months in advance for the high-profile places.
Given their close proximity to Ohio University campus, most of our properties are leased up 8 months in advance.
As mentioned above, many groups of people have 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 also guarantee your spot close to campus in a well managed property.
Whether it’s the location of the building, a special house, a particular apartment, living close to friends, or certain amenities desired, signing a lease early is the only way you’re guaranteed to get what you want!
Whether it’s the location of the building, a special house, a particular apartment, 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?
We accept personal checks, cashier’s checks, money orders, and credit cards (processing fees apply). Sorry, no cash.
Checks and money orders can be submitted at our office 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, 365 days/year. Credit cards only accepted during normal business hours. Payments submitted via regular or courier mail are subject to the requirements listed in the lease.
Most 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. Receipts provided upon request during normal office hours.
Checks and money orders can be submitted at our office 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, 365 days/year. Credit cards only accepted during normal business hours. Payments submitted via regular or courier mail are subject to the requirements listed in the lease.
Most 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. Receipts provided upon request during normal office hours.
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. Several of these university lots are located next to our properties on Coss, Milliron, Stewart, and East Union,
Another option is to let guests use your parking pass (if you have one) so they can park on the property (if available) while you park somewhere else off the property (like the university lots). If you let a guest borrow your pass, make sure you have them return it in order to avoid any replacement costs and/or a tow!
There are also sections of un-metered street parking on Brown, Carpenter, Central, Congress, Coss, Elliot, First, Franklin, Fremont, Grosvenor, Hocking, High, Kurtz, Lancaster, Mill, Morris, Mound, Oak, Ohio, Second, Shafer, Stimson, State, Walker, Washington, and Watt to name several.
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. Several of these university lots are located next to our properties on Coss, Milliron, Stewart, and East Union,
Another option is to let guests use your parking pass (if you have one) so they can park on the property (if available) while you park somewhere else off the property (like the university lots). If you let a guest borrow your pass, make sure you have them return it in order to avoid any replacement costs and/or a tow!
There are also sections of un-metered street parking on Brown, Carpenter, Central, Congress, Coss, Elliot, First, Franklin, Fremont, Grosvenor, Hocking, High, Kurtz, Lancaster, Mill, Morris, Mound, Oak, Ohio, Second, Shafer, Stimson, State, Walker, Washington, and Watt to name several.
Top Reasons to live with Bobcat Rentals:
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 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 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 accommodate almost any number of people wanting to live near each other.
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 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 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 accommodate almost any number of people wanting to live near each other.
Helpful Hints
- A roommate agreement can be just as vital as the lease agreement.
- Remember to put utilities in your name prior to the start of the lease.
- All rented parking spots are on a first come basis and paid annually.
- Parking passes must be clearly displayed at all times or you will be towed.
- Rent due reminders and monthly emails are a courtesy only.
- Most semesterly rent payments are due before the first of these months:
- APRIL, AUGUST, DECEMBER