If there is an emergency maintenance issue such as a water leak or other safety related matter, please call our office right away at 614.826.7600. If the issue is not an emergency, you may submit a maintenance request through the Resident Login portal.
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Your Connection to Home
Hello, Residents
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Be a Resident of The Griff
& Have So Much
As a resident of our student living destination in Columbus, you have access to all the things that make our community so unique, like streamlined rent payments, on-site maintenance services, and a lively crew of team members keeping things fun and functional here at The Griff. Aside from a spacious one, two, three, or four bedroom apartment, there’s so much more to look forward to.
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Pay Rent
Your modern apartment at The Griff comes complete with easy-to-use online payment tools. Log in to your account at any time for quick access to our online portal and find paying rent to be as simple as clicking a few buttons each month or setting up automatic withdrawals.
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Say Hello
We do it all here at The Griff. Think fun social activities, themed events to ramp up your school spirit, and keeping your community looking awesome – no matter what it is, our team is totally on it. Get to know the friendly faces around The Griff today. We can’t wait to meet you!
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Learn More
Having an awesome student apartment home comes with having access to all the important intel on your new community. Quickly find the resources you need or simply click through to learn more about your new home and community - find it all here in our Resident Handbook.
FAQs
If you have a safety related emergency requiring immediate assistance, call 911. For all other after-hours maintenance emergencies, please contact us at 614.826.7600 option 9. When prompted, please leave your name, telephone number, unit number, and a detailed description of the emergency and our on-call team member will return your call in a timely manner.
All residents are required to have $100k property damage liability coverage or a property damage liability waiver (PDLW). The PDLW is included for a minimal fee in your monthly rental payment or if you have an insurance policy that meets our requirements, it can be submitted via tailwind.confirminsurance.com.
At The Griff, we lease by the bedroom. In an individual lease, you are only responsible for the payment of your bedroom space. All roommates will split shared utilities and be responsible jointly for the common areas.
We have a term lease that begins on a specific date and ends on a specific date for one fee. This fee is divided into 12 equal installments for your convenience.
The standard term is August 16 to July 31, with payments made in 12 equal installments. Limited alternate dates are available; please inquire with our staff.
Rent is paid online through your resident portal. You may set up re-occurring payments or make a one time payment with an e-check, credit, or debit card. Additionally, residents may set up automatic withdrawals from a checking or savings account through the Resident Portal. Please speak to your site manager if you have any questions.
Rent is due on the 1st of each month and is considered late if not received by close of business on the 3rd. If the rent is not paid by the 3rd a late fee will be added to your account.
We do not provide any lease break or buy-out options. However, residents might be able to relet the bedroom to a new resident, provided they meet the criteria and execute a lease agreement. Please contact your site manager with any questions.
Each resident pays a flat rate that includes:
• Living Room & Bedroom Furniture
• Kitchen appliances
• 42″ TV in common area
• Basic cable and high speed internet
• Water, sewage, and surface lot parking
• Washer and dryer in each unit
Each resident will be given their own mailbox key, and mail will be sorted and delivered via USPS to your designated mailbox (1 per suite). If you have packages delivered, we will accept them in the office and they can be picked up during normal business hours with appropriate I.D.
Pets may be allowed here at The Griff upon approval. If approved, two dogs/cats are allowed per apartment. Pets must be registered before they may reside in the apartment. The owner must pay a non-refundable pet fee of $350 per pet. There is a monthly pet rent of $25 per pet. Please inquire with the office if you would like to bring your furry friend with you.
Water, Sewage, Internet, Cable – included in the cost of your rent.
Electric – Each suite will be separately responsible for their electric usage. This will come to them monthly in their mail as a bill. The bill will need to be put in 1 resident’s name per suite.
Trash valet is also required per suite and is an additional fee.
Prior to your move-in day:
- Make sure all of your lease documents are signed
- Make sure rent and other monies due are paid in advance, we do not accept payments in the office.
- If you did not sign up for our property damage liability waiver (PDLW) you will have to submit your personal insurance in advance of moving in.
Move in day:
- Check in starts at 10 AM at the Leasing Office.
- Please bring your photo ID.
- We will check your account and assign your keys.
Please monitor your email on file as our staff will provide periodic updates during the days and months leading up to move-out day.
Our staff maintains constant communication with each resident by use of email, the Resident Portal, and social media. Additionally, phone calls and/or text messages may be utilized to relay urgent messages. Please monitor your email on file, Resident Portal, and our social media outlets for the most up-to-date information.
You can select your own roommate(s) or you can apply on your own and we can match you with other residents. Applicants answer a short list of lifestyle questions to help in the matching process.
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Live. Learn. Play.
Live now, live here. Our floorplans, amenities, events, and more are all created with YOU in mind. Let T-H-E Griff be a part of your story and shape your college experience from the moment you apply.