Residential Property Management Services
From single-family homes to duplexes and townhomes in Hilliard and Columbus, Ohio. Here is how Groundhog Property Management protects your investment and saves your time.
Tenant Screening & Placement
Rigorous verification standards to ensure dependable, respectful residents who pay on time and care for your home.
- Nationwide criminal background and sex offender registry checks
- Comprehensive credit history, score evaluation, and debt profile
- Previous landlord reference checks and rental history verification
- Employment verification, recent paystubs, and debt-to-income analysis
- Strict compliance with Federal, Ohio, and local Fair Housing laws
- Professional Ohio-compliant lease preparation and execution
Rent Collection & Disbursement
Seamless electronic payments with automated reminders, consistent direct deposits, and zero awkward chasing.
- Secure online tenant payment portal (ACH, credit, debit)
- Automated rent reminders and immediate late-fee assessment on grace period expiration
- Direct electronic ACH owner disbursements each month
- Security deposit management in strict compliance with Ohio escrow rules
- Clear lease enforcement on payment deadlines and terms
Maintenance Coordination
Fast, reliable coordination for routine upkeep and urgent repairs using trusted, licensed local contractors.
- Emergency response intake for critical heating, water, or safety issues
- Network of vetted, insured Central Ohio contractors and tradespeople
- Owner pre-authorization thresholds so you remain in control of major expenditures
- Detailed invoicing with itemized receipts attached to your owner statement
- Preventative maintenance recommendations to avoid costly long-term failures
Regular Property Inspections
Protecting your physical investment with structured move-in, periodic, and move-out condition reviews.
- Detailed move-in condition assessments with date-stamped photo documentation
- Periodic interior and exterior walkthroughs to ensure lease compliance
- Checking for plumbing leaks, HVAC filter status, and unreported maintenance issues
- Thorough move-out inspections with itemized security deposit reconciliation
- Written inspection summaries shared directly with property owners
Financial Reporting & Accounting
Crystal-clear record-keeping with ongoing access to your financial performance, receipts, and tax records.
- Detailed monthly cash flow statements (income and itemized disbursements)
- Digital copies of all vendor work orders, invoices, and utility receipts
- Year-end consolidated financial reports ready for your CPA or tax advisor
- IRS 1099-MISC/NEC tax documentation prepared and delivered promptly
- Historic statement archive accessible whenever you need it
Eviction Handling & Legal Compliance
Professional, firm adherence to Ohio landlord-tenant statutes whenever legal action becomes necessary.
- Prompt service of Ohio-compliant 3-Day Notices to Leave the Premises
- Close coordination with experienced local eviction attorneys
- Representation through court hearings, writs of restitution, and set-out coordination
- Fair Housing compliance and risk reduction across all tenant interactions
- Re-keying, clean-out, and swift turnover prep to re-tenant the property quickly
Our Central Ohio Service Radius
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Have Questions About Managing Your Property?
Contact Micah Dusseau and the Groundhog team for honest guidance on your rental property.