FAQs

Check out the walk-through video, pictures and other information on the property pages from our website https://cooper-properties.com/. Once you identify a property you are interested in, you can email manager@cooper-properties.com, call our office (614) 261-3600 or our rental phone (614) 961-0056 and we can schedule an in person showing for you and your roommates.

Yes, we ask for a co-signer for our student housing.

The rent amounts on our website do not include any utilities.  We can provide you with the budget bill amounts that we get from the natural gas, electricity and water utilities,

Yes, all of our properties have parking, but the number of parking spaces vary by property.  We don’t charge for parking at any of our properties.  Please call our leasing office to confirm parking spaces available, parking is typically addressed during property tours.

FYI –  We give our tenants parking passes on move in day.  These passes must always be visible from outside the vehicle to keep cars from being towed from the lot.  We ask our tenants to hang their parking passes from their rearview mirrors and we supply a “ring” for the passes when we give them out.

All of our properties are located in University District Parking Area B (UDB).  All of our properties but one are eligible for a street parking pass. Our property at 67 Chittenden Ave. is not eligible for a street parking pass because the City of Columbus does not require a parking pass to park on Chittenden Ave.  Here is a link for the City of Columbus’ parking information page for the University District; City of Columbus parking pass information

Parking passes in the University District expire 7/31 to line up with the school year. You can apply for a parking pass on-line but it can take the City up to 10 business days to process your application so you want to give yourself enough time to apply before you move in. You’ll need to provide a fully executed copy of your lease agreement or utility bills in your name with your application, you can find your executed lease agreement on the homepage of your tenant portal.  Here’s a link to the City of Columbus’ parking pass application; City of Columbus parking pass registration. You can also go to City of Columbus Parking Services offices in person to purchase a pass but bring along a lease copy or utility bill; City of Columbus Parking Services 2700 Impound Lot Road, Cols, OH 43207. Their phone number is (614) 645-6400 and they are open 10 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday

Yes, we do allow subleasing.

We do not allow pets in our properties and we don’t allow visiting pets either.

Yes, floorplans for our properties are posted in the picture gallery on the property’s page on our website.

Yes, we have properties in Clintonville, Upper Arlington, Grandview and Worthington.

We ask our tenants not to smoke inside our properties and we don’t allow pets in our properties, including visiting pets.

Once you’ve identified a property you want, we’d ask you and your roommates (if applicable) each to fill out our application.  We don’t charge application fees.  On the application we ask for information to do a credit check on the tenant and the cosigner.  Once the application is approved, we’d ask for your security deposit (one month’s rent) and that is what secures the property for next year.  We do all of our leasing on line.  You will receive email instructions on how to proceed through the leasing process. A copy of our Lease Agreement is available on our website on the Leasing Info. page https://cooper-properties.com/leasing-information/

On any of the Property Pages on our website you click the white “Apply Today” button.  As soon as you fill out the application it is sent to our inbox.  We ask that we receive all the applications from a group before we check them out.

Yes, it’s available on our website on the Leasing Info. page https://cooper-properties.com/leasing-information/

Electric – AEP 1-800-672-2231 (AEP will only start service on a weekday)

Natural Gas – Columbia Gas 1-800-344-4077

Internet/Cable – Choose whoever you want; Spectrum, AT&T, WOW/Breezeline, etc. (If you want a satellite dish it cannot be affixed to the roof.)

Water – Cooper Properties will set up water service in your name. You will receive a monthly bill from Guardian Water and Power starting in October.

Emergency Maintenance Phone # 614-600-4163

Please note this number is for Emergencies Only.  Maintenance emergencies consist of ruptured plumbing lines, no heat and other issues that require urgent attention. In these cases please call the emergency line at (614) 600-4163. Please do not call this number for normal requests.

If you ever smell an odor of gas or have any suspicion that you may have a gas leak in your unit, please go outside and immediately call Columbia Gas at 614-460-2222 or 1-800-344-4077.

Please note, maintenance issues such as clogged sink drains, lack of air conditioning, broken washer or dryers, etc. are not considered emergencies.  For this type of issue, we request that you file a maintenance request through your tenant portal.

We will set up your tenant portal during the application process and send you an activation link.  You can access the tenant portal as an app on your phone, a notebook or on a desktop computer.  You can use the portal to pay rent and water bills, submit maintenance requests, view your lease, etc.

We ask our tenants to pay their rent online through their tenant portal.

We ask our tenants to file any maintenance requests through their tenant portal. It goes directly to our maintenance team. We also have a 24-hour emergency maintenance phone number for our tenants.

Rent is due on the first day of the month.

Before rental season starts we will send out a renewal letter to our current tenants and you can reply and let us know whether you would like to renew your lease or not.

Your security deposit will be returned 30 days after the last day of your lease.  It will be sent to the tenant you designated on your Security Deposit Forwarding Information Sheet.

1. 1. Please remove any command strips by first removing the hook (sliding the hook up and off, if applicable) and then pull straight down on the command strip.  Look for the arrow.  Don’t pull the strips towards you or peel from the wall. Always pull straight down as slow as you can.  If you can’t reach then, leave them and we’ll remove them.
   2. Clean kitchen: sink, cabinets, counters, etc. Clean the refrigerator and leave the refrigerator on, with the door closed when finished. Clean the oven and broiler pan inside and outside. * Please remember, do not turn off your refrigerator! *
   3. Clean bathroom: toilet, sink, and especially the tub. Use a non-abrasive cleaner on all shower surrounds.
   4. Vacuum carpets. (Sweep out basement, if applicable.)
   5. Remove all personal belongings and trash. Place all trash in bags or containers and deposit in dumpster! Do not leave any furniture or debris in the unit or on porches or lawns. (You will be charged for any trash or debris left inside or outside your unit/building.)
   6. Clean all tile or wood floors. Do not use water on wood floors or abrasives on tile floors.
   7. Please contact your electric and natural gas utilities to move service out of your name effective the last day of your lease, but do not shut off or “finalize” service. When you remove service from your name, it should fall back into Cooper Properties’ name. Be sure to contact your internet provider as well. We will take care of Guardian Water for you.
   8. PLEASE return all parking passes and common door keys (if applicable) to our office.  Please pay any unpaid rent and water bills. As stated in your lease, your security deposit cannot be used to pay rent or water bills.