Property Owner Resource Center

The Property Owner Resource Center is a collection of reliable educational resources that property owners and managers can utilize for their own education as well as tenant education. Property owners and managers are encouraged to download any of these resources and share them with tenants. 

Fire Safety

Fire Extinguisher 101 2-minute educational video about fire extinguishers
Source: The Ohio State University Fire Safety Program
Get to Know Your Smoke Detector

2-minute educational video about smoke detectors
Source: The Ohio State University Fire Safety Program

Carbon Monoxide Safety PDF Tip Sheet about carbon monoxide safety
Source: National Fire Protection Association
Clothes Dryer Safety PDF Tip Sheet about clothes dryer safety
Source: National Fire Protection Association

Grilling Safety PDF Tip Sheet about grilling safety
Source: National Fire Protection Association
Cooking Safety PDF Tip Sheet about cooking safety 
Source: National Fire Protection Association
Electrical Safety PDF Tip Sheet about electrical safety
Source: National Fire Protection Association
Columbus Division of Fire Public Outreach Columbus' public resource for fire safety education -
contact for fire safety education programs

Sustainability

Waste Wizard Search engine for Columbus residents to properly dispose of items
Source: City of Columbus RecyColumbus program
RecyColumbus Info Card PDF Tip Sheet about recycling in Columbus
Source: City of Columbus RecyColumbus program
The Compost Exchange Curbside and drop-off composting service for Columbus residents
Source: The Compost Exchange 
Columbia Gas Rebates

Columbia Gas rebates for energy efficiency upgrades
Source: Columbia Gas

AEP Energy Savings Rebates

AEP energy savings kits and rebates for property owners and tenants
Source: AEP

Diversion - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Ways for property owners and tenants to divert waste
Source: SWACO

Using Your 300 Gallon Trash Can

An instructional guide on how to utilize your 300-gallon trash can
Source: The City of Columbus Department of Public Service

Using Your 90 Gallon Trash Can

An instructional guide on how to utilize your 90-gallon trash can
Source: The City of Columbus Department of Public Service

Resident Responsibilities - Refuse Collection

An outline of the rules and regulations residents must abide by for refuse collection
Source: The City of Columbus Department of Public Service

Waste Collection Guide (for Landlords)

An outline of the rules and regulations landlords must abide by for refuse collection
Source: The City of Columbus Department of Public Service

Life Skills Education

iGrad Financial literacy course for Ohio State students
Source: The Ohio State University Student Wellness Center
Columbus 311 Centralized customer service center and mobile application for City of Columbus residents
Source: City of Columbus
Apartment Deep Cleaning Checklist PDF Checklist for apartment cleaning
Source: Student Life Off-Campus and Commuter Student Services
Hoarding: Reducing the Risk PDF Tip Sheet for property owners and first responders to residents struggling with hoarding
Source: National Fire Protection Association
Lease Reviews Service for Ohio State students to learn rights and responsibilities as a renter
Source: Student Legal Services at The Ohio State University
How to apply for residential parking permit

6-minute video about how to apply for a residential parking permit
Source: City of Columbus

Office of Institutional Equity 

Reporting for harassment, discrimination, and sexual misconduct
Source: Ohio State's Office of Institutional Equity

University District Parking Plan

Learn about the City's University District Parking Plan, including how to apply for a City Parking Permit

Neighborhood Solutions Guidebook

Developed by the Weinland Park Collaborative for the University District, the guide gives residents a step-by-step approach to problem properties and difficult neighbors in the University District.

Roommates

Roommate Agreement Word Document roommate agreement for off-campus students
Source: Student Legal Services at The Ohio State University
Student Mediation Program

Mediation service for Ohio State students to resolve conflicts and disputes
Source: Student Conduct at The Ohio State University

Additional Resources

 

Street Lighting                                              

Off-Campus and Commuter Student Engagement's initiative to increase lighting in the University District to improve safety

Source: Willie J. Young, Sr. Off-Campus and Commuter Student Engagement at The Ohio State University

Miscellaneous Graphics Permit Did you know the City of Columbus requires a Miscellaneous Graphics Permit for many house banners? Information you want your tenants to know!
Motor Vehichle Safety Tips

Check out these tips for keeping your vehicle safe and secure!

Source: The Ohio State University Department of Public Safety

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